How the banks are betraying start-up firms just when we need them most

Britain’s banks have been accused of ‘sending a terrible message’ to entrepreneurs by leaving new business account customers out in the cold. Many High Street giants stopped offering business accounts at the start of the pandemic, claiming they wanted to focus on existing customers.  But while some have finally started accepting applications again, wildly divergent … Read more

Boris Johnson accused of betraying Britain’s fishermen after compromise with EU in row over trawling

So long, and thanks for all the fishing quotas: Boris Johnson is accused of betraying Britain’s fishermen after compromise with EU in row over trawling The EU will give up only 25 per cent of the value of fish caught in UK waters  Christmas Eve agreement will have a five-and-a-half-year transition period  Prime Minister claimed … Read more

Hero boxer who saved Princess Anne admits he feels like he’s ‘betraying’ Queen by selling medal

The former heavyweight boxer who was awarded the George Medal after saving Princess Anne from a gun-toting kidnapper, admitted he feels he’s ‘betraying the Queen’ by selling his accolade.  Ronnie Russell, 72, from Bristol, was shot at after he punched fanatical loner Ian Ball twice in the head as he tried to take the princess … Read more