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Met police officer sacked after running coffee shop on the side

Commander Brittain ruled PC Stanley Kennett’s actions risked bringing the profession into disrepute

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Monte Paschi board member resigns amid insider trading probe

Stefano Di Stefano, a senior official at the finance ministry and a board member of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, is under investigation by the Milan public prosecutor’s office.

Euronews · Feb 11

Starmer tells Labour MPs he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for him to resign – as it happened

Prime minister addresses parliamentary Labour party amid Mandelson scandal fallout

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9

Should You Buy Monolithic Power Stock Before Dec. 22?

The company's stock will find its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Dec. 22.

Barchart · Dec 15, 2025

British Police Release Statement Regarding Investigation Into Former Prince Andrew's Potential "Criminal Acts"

The Metropolitan Police Service launched an inquiry into allegations that Andrew used a taxpayer-funded protection officer to investigate Virginia Giuffre.

Marie Claire · Dec 15, 2025

Virginia Giuffre's family 'deeply disappointed' Met Police won't investigate claims Andrew ordered smear campaign on her

Met Police said, after assessing the allegations, this ‘has not revealed any additional evidence of criminal acts or misconduct

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025

Italy’s banking clash: MPS, Mediobanca, and their billionaire backers

Although the EU is pushing for greater banking consolidation in Europe, the reality in Italy is proving complicated.

Euronews · Dec 9, 2025

MI5 admits it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

Vincent Kearney complained to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

MPS offer for Mediobanca hits minimum take-up threshold

As a requirement for the takeover, MPS needed investors to offer up at least 35% of Mediobanca shares. This goal has been surpassed, with MPS securing 38.5% of Mediobanca.

Euronews · Sep 4, 2025

MPS relaunches bid for Mediobanca with €13.5bn partial-cash offer

Monte dei Paschi raises its offer for the acquisition of Mediobanca, adding €0.9 in cash per share and lowered the threshold for the validity of the takeover bid to 35%. The offer is now worth a total of €13.5 billion. Piazza Affari reacts with falls for both stocks.

Euronews · Sep 2, 2025