China says ramping up military drills near self-ruled Taiwan are a ‘necessary action’

China’s recent military exercises near Taiwan are a ‘necessary action’ to protect the country’s sovereignty, particularly against ‘the interference of foreign forces’, a government spokesperson has said. Beijing, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own, has stepped up large-scale air and naval drills near the island, in what Taiwan views as intimidation to force it to … Read more

HSBC is ramping up its operations in China

HSBC ramping up operations in China – after supporting controversial law regime has imposed on Hong Kong By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 3 July 2020 | Updated: 22:17 BST, 3 July 2020 HSBC is ramping up its operations in China – just weeks after supporting a controversial law the Beijing … Read more

Lenders accused of cashing in on Covid-19 by ramping up their fees

FCA launches probe as lenders are accused of cashing in on Covid-19 by fee-gouging to exploit desperate firms By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 23:40 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 23:40 BST, 28 April 2020 Leading banks are being investigated by the City watchdog amid concerns that they have been exploiting firms … Read more

Noel Gallagher is ramping up security at his £8million mansion after stabbings near his former home

Noel Gallagher is ramping up security at his £8million seven-bedroom country mansion with plans for 6ft tall gates and perimeter fence after spate of stabbings near his former London home Noel Gallagher, 52, asked his local council to build 6.6ft high gates and fencing  The star will install steel gates as well as a high … Read more