King Charles banknotes enter circulation in UK
Existing notes featuring the late Queen Elizabeth will continue to circulate.
Wed Jun 05 2024
New British 50 pound note with WW2 codebreaker Turing enters circulation
Turing is best known in Britain for designing machines to decrypt coded messages during World War Two.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Britain to name former Goldman banker Sharp as next BBC chairman - Sky News
Sharp, who has recently been acting as an adviser to finance minister Rishi Sunak, was likely to take up his new role in mid-February.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Looking ahead for some alternative avenues of funding deficit
The level of national debt is not necessarily the chief indicator of the government's ability to repay.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Bank of England governor eyes exit: Reports
Media speculation mounted Sunday that Mark Carney is set to announce his departure amid tensions with Prime Minister Theresa May's new government.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Cash handouts better alternative to boost British economy, suggest experts
British and international economists want the Bank of England to be allowed to try radical options to help boost the local economy.
Thu Aug 04 2016
Bank of England cuts rate to record low, unveils fresh stimulus
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates to a record low 0.25 percent in a broad stimulus package.
Thu Aug 04 2016
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB
Visit the website and log into MyTax by selecting the type of identification and entering your password, says IRB.
Mon Nov 25 2024
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group
High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024