Shawbrook Bank’s loan and deposit book boosted by retail demand Banking Shawbrook Bank received a boost to its loan book in the first-quarter driven by strong demand in commercial and retail markets. Lending increased to £15.8bn, from £15.2bn at the end of 2024. This marked a 15 per cent annual jump. The growth came as the group’s structured lending pipeline reached a new high, as it [...]
Wood Group shares plunge 40 per cent after bidder Sidara walks away citing ‘geopolitical risks’ Energy Dubai-based engineers Sidara has brought an end to takeover talks with London-listed John Wood, citing "rising geopolitical risks" and "financial market uncertainty".
