LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Standard Life (LSE: SL.L - news) said it would vote against Barclays (LSE: BARC.L - news) ' 2013 pay plan at the bank's annual meeting on Thursday, adding its voice to what is expected to be a significant rebellion from shareholders.
Barclays has been criticised after increasing bonuses for investment bankers last year despite a one-third drop in profit. (Reporting by Matt Scuffham)
Shauna Macdonald, who is known for starring in several prominent films and TV shows, took to social media to advise students and lecturers to stop approaching actors and asking them to work for free.
An expat has issued a warning to UK tourists who eat in the European hotspot's restaurant while abroad
Labour has come a long way since Jeremy Corbyn called for the requisition of empty luxury homes to rehouse the victims of the Grenfell fire, and suggested extending “right to buy” to tenants of private landlords – a policy that would, in essence, have forced property owners to sell at a discount.
AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time in court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare side effect, in an apparent about-turn that could pave the way for a multi-million pound legal payout.
It can have a massive impact on blood pressure and cholesterol and even helps a person's skin
A tricky optical illusion quiz is asking Brits to spot the owner of a goat in a black-and-white image - but can you find the woman in just five seconds?
Just weeks after announcing her shock divorce from her husband of nine years Jon Richardson, comedian Lucy Beaumont's hilarious show Hullraisers has been axed after two seasons
King Charles has reportedly 'left the door open' for an in-person meeting with Prince Harry when he returns to the UK for the Invictus Games, but the same can't be said for Meghan Markle
Who could possibly have imagined that the Irish public would turn out to be no more keen on illegal migration than people in Britain? This is, after all, the country of Mary Robinson, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who still travels the world lecturing us all about how the rich world is oppressing the poor and weak through climate change.
The National Lottery was taken over by Allwyn, a multi-national lottery operator, from Camelot in February of this year
Thomas Frank has been in charge of Brentford since 2018 and has guided the Bees to the Premier League, but could be set to leave the club in a shock switch to a top flight rival
Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has come under fire from ITV viewers over his Golden Buzzer act
The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists and has introduced a ban on the construction of new hotels to be implemented immediately
If you feel like putting your brain to the test then why not give this brainteaser a go that challenges you to spot the three odd pandas out.
Driving experts have identified a unique way to use your car's key fob, and many motorists didn't know about it.
ITV newsreader Rageh Omaar has shared an update with his fans after a terrifying health scare live on ITV's News at Ten on Friday evening prompted an outpouring of concern
The couple have appeared on the hit Channel 4 show since 2015
The flying full-back celebrated the moment of magic in style
EXCLUSIVE: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be "conflicted" over their children appearing in the limelight, and a source told OK! that Harry's past is contributing to the issue
Voters in London are heading to the polls this week as Sadiq Khan seeks an historic third term as the city’s mayor. As with the rest of England, overall reported rates of crime fell sharply following the first coronavirus lockdown in 2020. In other areas like robbery and homicide, crime rates in England rose significantly faster, compared to pre-pandemic levels, than in London.
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