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Paul Lewis

@paullewismoney.bsky.social

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Financial journalist, broadcaster, and speaker. Seek the truth, find the truth, tell the truth. Unequivocally for free speech & press. Wilkie Collins expert too

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Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 12h

Having banned seven word posters, the PM now sets his sights on banning a six word chant bit.ly/46ZTuRo which as I (and @MichaelRosenYes) have explained before reflects a belief of some Israelis - expressed the other way round - as well as some Palestinians

Government could crack down on chants at pro-Palestine protests, warns Starmer

Students took part in protests at universities in London, Sheffield, Edinburgh and elsewhere on Tuesday.

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 1d

Bank of England Andrew Bailey also warns about the the possibility of a 'sudden correction' in global markets ie a crash because AI tech firms are soaring ahead and the dollar may weaken further bit.ly/46M7KhV

Bank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burst

Possibility of ‘sharp market correction has increased’, says Bank’s financial policy committee

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 1d

The price of deliberately deceiving customers grows for two major lenders bit.ly/472BUwf the biggest offender Lloyds Bank made £6bn profit before tax in 2024 and £7.5bn in 2023, and that was after some provision for this redress. So the £2bn now feared is a payable price

Lloyds and Close Brothers warn of extra costs for motor finance scandal

Lenders says current provisions not enough to cover compensation for millions of customers

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 2d

Peace first, but then follow the enormous problems to be solved after a war that treated civilians of all ages with cruel indifference bit.ly/4pXGoNj

Almost 55,000 preschool children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

Study shows clear link between Israeli aid restrictions and malnutrition among children aged between six months and five years

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 2d

Car finance firms resist @TheFCA plans for £11bn customer redress scheme bit.ly/3IYjS63 perhaps they think deceiving customers about commission and interest rates is OK?

Car finance firm up in arms over £11bn payout scheme

Head of the Financial Conduct Authority wants the loans scandal ‘dealt with quickly’ — but FirstRand has warned its redress plan goes way beyond expectations

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 2d

Rachel Reeves doing a ‘terrific job’ says top US banker launching further investment in UK but warns of ‘serious market correction’ (aka a crash) after share prices in US soar on AI promise bit.ly/43aHVWe

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon sounds warning on US stock market fall

Dimon said he was

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 2d

Thieves are naturally attracted to unregulated investments like whisky, forex, flat building, minibonds, gold, crypto, and of course wine - which is for drinking not investing! bit.ly/3KzEQsG

British conman admits his role in $99m wine fraud

James Wellesley was accused of leading one of the most ambitious frauds to hit the wine world in modern history

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 2d

It’s what we voted for bit.ly/42vNWg8 specifically on p94 of the ballot paper as I recall just after bring less booze back and needing a visa.

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Arf Arf

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

The Emperors’ Close - secret Colosseum tunnel restored and opened to tourists bit.ly/4pVOQg1

Secret tunnel let Roman emperors dodge the Colosseum’s angry mob

For the first time visitors can walk the passage thought to have allowed emperors to visit gladiators in their gym before sealing their fate — and sneaking out unseen

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Tories would end Stamp Duty on main homes, Badenoch pledges bit.ly/46WR71P it would help job mobility, first time buyers, upsizers, and downsizers but would of course give the most to those buying the most expensive homes

Kemi Badenoch makes £9bn promise to end ‘bad tax’ of stamp duty

The party leader says the move will benefit people of all ages, ranging from first-time buyers to pensioners wanting to downsize

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Wye, oh Wye, oh Wye is this allowed? Water firm and Tesco chicken farm accused of polluting river bit.ly/4h6MtTG 4000 seeking damages and clear up order.

Biggest UK pollution case to be filed over River Wye

Thousands of people are seeking substantial damages and for the waterway to be cleaned of a ‘mountain of chicken manure’

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Big three mistakes from Big Four auditor who failed to spot problems in three separate company audits bit.ly/4o30dRo numerous failings, serious failures, a succession of failings said regulator as it levied three fines. I wonder what the Big Fourth will be!

Former KPMG partner fined over audit failings for third time

Anthony Sykes and the Big Four firm were sanctioned over ‘serious breaches’ in relation to the audit of N Brown, owner of the men’s fashion brand Jacamo

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Like taking Candy from… bit.ly/4nJlEY2 billionaire property developer loses £5m to scam

Nick Candy: I look stupid now after £5m start-up ‘fraud’

Reform UK treasurer claims in the High Court he was tricked into investing in Aaqua, a failed social network founded by the dotcom entrepreneur Robert Bonnier

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Billionaire founder of not-yet-a UK bank is not-now-a UK resident bit.ly/4mY4CEi remember money in Revolut not covered by @FSCS at the moment

Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky moves residency from UK to Dubai

The billionaire fintech chief’s move follows a £3 billion investment pledge in Britain

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Trademark battle over ‘butlers in the buff’ description of male party hosts wearing nothing but a dickie bow tie and apron bit.ly/3KYgHfg

Topless butler firm seeks to strip rivals of ‘buff’ branding

Two British companies offering semi-naked servers for parties are in a legal clash over who can use a popular phrase to promote their services

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Brexit - the gift that keeps on taking bit.ly/48ZnxLs

Britons could be banned from holiday homes under EU’s 90-day rule

Brussels has warned that new biometric checks, which come into place on Sunday, will identify those overstaying on the continent

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Football clubs, players, and agents have been evading tax, reveals @HMRCgovuk crackdown which scored record amounts of unpaid tax last year bit.ly/47eztrx I hope the people selling the dodgy schemes are also being pursued.

HMRC nets £90m from pursuit of football’s tax own goals

Inquiries into clubs, players and agents generate a big increase in underpaid tax being reclaimed

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Top Tory names judges he would sack for bias bit.ly/3KE7cBY some have allowed immigrants to stay in the UK for reasons Robert Jenrick disapproves of. He wants Ministers to appoint (and sack) judges. But top judge Sumption warns this could lead to an authoritarian state

Robert Jenrick names judges he would sack for ‘pro-migrant bias’

The shadow justice secretary has accused ‘activists’ within the judiciary of having links to political causes that compromise their independence

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 3d

Only the Telegraph could call preventing tax cheats evade paying a tax grab! bit.ly/3KJpTUJ

Digital ID cards pave way for £600m tax grab

HMRC hopes to use online identification to secure unpaid revenue and prevent human error

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 4d

They don’t look like Netanyahu supporters!😉 bit.ly/46ECscD it is a slogan and indeed an aspiration shared by many Palestinians and Israelis, including many in its present govt. Both believe they have the right to the same piece of land and will fight and kill for it.

Student protests live: chants of ‘from the river to the sea’ at October 7 rally

Student protests today: follow the latest news and live updates

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 4d

If only those pesky
Suffragettes had confined themselves to one protest…

Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 6d

Home Secretary tells Sky News that “there is a gap in the law” when it comes to frequent, repeated protests on the same issue. Hence she will be giving police greater powers to move them to another location or time.

Reposted by Paul Lewis

Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 6d

Home Secretary tells Sky News that “there is a gap in the law” when it comes to frequent, repeated protests on the same issue. Hence she will be giving police greater powers to move them to another location or time.

Reposted by Paul Lewis

Jo @pinkbicyclegirl.bsky.social · 6d

Greta Thunberg Fridays. Illegal.

This is nuts, I think it could make people actually protest *more* regularly.

This Labour government has the social intelligence of a jellyfish.

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 4d

Claire’s main accessory was a dangling £12m debt owed to many small businesses bit.ly/3IW7kfA

Claire’s collapsed owing at least £12m to unsecured creditors

The British Red Cross and Landsec are among those the jewellery and accessories chain borrowed money from before going into administration in August