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Finextra
15-07-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Starling eyes NYSE listing
UK-based challenger bank Starling is considering listing on the New York Stock Exchange as part of its US expansion plans. 0 This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The potential move, which was reported by the Financial Times, would be a blow to the UK government's ambitions of reviving the country's fintech sector. It would also signal a change from Starling given comments made in 2024 by former chief executive John Mountain, who served as interim chief after the departure of long-term chief executive and founder Anne Boden. Mountain had described London as the "natural home" for the fintech and the bank even went as far as advertising for a London-based executive to work on the execution of a "successful IPO or other capital event". However, Starling's chief financial officer, Declan Ferguson, told the FT that while no decision had been made on where the bank would list, it was considering the US as a potential home for its listing. 'We continue to observe what is happening externally with our peers, and also what is happening on the global stage in terms of the UK versus US [stock markets],' he said. One reason for considering a US listing would be the potential to achieve a higher valuation than in the London market. Starling is also looking to expand in the US prior to any listing and has reportedly looked at acquiring a US bank. Other UK-based digital banks, Monzo and Revolut, are similarly looking to grow their presence in the US market. Should Starling decide to list in the US rather than the UK, it will be discouraging for the UK government and chancellor Rachel Reeves who has earmarked the growth of the fintech sector and an increase in IPOs as priorities. The report on Starling also comes a month after online money transfer platform Wise, another prominent UK fintech, annoucned that it was moving its primary listing from London to New York.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UK's Starling Bank mulls New York IPO amid US growth plans, FT reports
(Reuters) - Starling Bank is considering a listing in New York as part of its expansion plans in the United States, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
North Wales Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
6 places in North Wales to enjoy a ‘summer of play' with the whole family
The summer holidays are just around the corner, which means endless opportunities for fun, shared experiences with the whole family. And if you're looking for inspiration, you're in luck. There are a number of places across North Wales, cared for by National Trust Cymru, that have an incredible programme of activities and events coming up. Sponsored by Starling Bank, the Summer of Play events* will run throughout the summer holidays, and are the perfect chance to get outdoors, explore, and make special memories together. Read on for a glimpse at some of the places and activities you won't want to miss this summer… Chirk Castle and Garden, Wrexham This summer, go on a Big Play Adventure at Chirk Castle. Explore nature-inspired zones and unleash your creativity by designing your own obstacle course or building a den. Finish your adventure by climbing the straw bale lookout posts to admire your creative efforts from above. On selected weekends, you can even have a go at archery** and fencing. Erddig Hall and Garden, Wrexham Step back in time and experience the garden at Erddig through the playful eyes of Philip and Simon Yorke, the children who once called Erddig home. Dress up and take to the lawn to put on a performance before enjoying traditional garden games, including large dominoes, skittles, and badminton. Plus, don't miss Storytelling Wednesdays with Jake. Plas Newydd House and Garden, Anglesey Take the perfect summer photo on the big green armchair at 1Plas Newydd's garden, before seeking out poetry pebbles to compose your own poem and competing in your very own sports day. Inside the house itself, dress up, spin, and dance in the music room. On Wednesdays during the summer holidays, the garden is open late until 8pm. Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Bangor Why not make the garden and grounds of Penrhyn Castle your playground over the summer holidays? Show off your talents on the performing stage, test your building and creative skills in the construction zone, and get the whole family involved in racket games. With plenty of places to picnic amongst the meadows, Penrhyn Castle is the perfect place to kick back and relax on a warm day. Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool Enjoy a fun-packed summer's day on the great lawn at Powis Castle. Test your speed in a sack race, try your balance on the balance beam, or hop like a frog across the lily pad. If you're feeling sporty, you can even challenge your friends and family to a game of football, badminton or volleyball. Bodnant Garden, Conwy Experience Bodnant Garden in a whole new way as Aardman Animation brings its most famous characters to the beautiful garden with 'Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go'. The perfect way to get everyone outside this summer, help Wallace and Gromit by completing a variety of activities and games around the garden using a fantastic new Augmented Reality (AR) trail. Following the release of the new movie 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl' earlier this year, the beloved characters will be familiar to kids and parents alike.
Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Wales Online
National Trust Cymru invites you to a packed summer of fun
Experience an exhilarating adventure-filled summer at enchanting locations across Wales. Throughout the school holidays National Trust Cymru is providing endless opportunities for fun for all the family*. Whether you're exploring lush gardens, embarking on scenic hikes, or simply enjoying a picnic in the sun, it's the perfect time to create unforgettable memories together. Let laughter fill the air as you connect with nature and each other in beautiful, cherished spaces. Sponsored by Starling Bank, exciting events are taking place, so discover what's happening near you and embrace the great outdoors with family and friends. Dyffryn Gardens, near Cardiff (Image: National Trust Images/Aled Llywelyn) Let the games commence! Head to Dyffryn Gardens this summer to hop, skip and jump your way to being the Dyffryn champion. Find all sorts of games and sports dotted around the gardens including badminton and table tennis, perfect for keeping the whole family entertained. Tredegar House, Newport This summer enjoy an unforgettable trip to the seaside in the heart of Newport, complete with colourful beach huts. Build sandcastles together in the giant sandpit, post a 'seaside postcard' at the mini post office, lounge in a giant deckchair and let your imagination run wild in make-believe spaces. Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire The perfect place to play - The Oak Yard is back for a full summer of family fun. Splash about in water play, make house in 'Sied Dwt' and run wild in the spaces designed with kids in mind. Inside Newton House design your own castle or settle down for a board game or two. Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion This summer Llanerchaeron offers an action packed day for the whole family. Zoom around the estate on balance bikes, explore the grass maze in the walled garden or get to know the animals on the farmyard. Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool (Image: National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra) Enjoy a fun-packed summer's day on the Great Lawn at Powis Castle. Test your speed in a sack race, try your balance on the balance beam or hop like a frog across the lily pad. If you're feeling sporty, challenge your friends and family to a game of football or volleyball. Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire This woodland garden is perfect for a summer day out exploring nature. Enjoy soft archery and games in the meadow every Tuesday before heading up to the sky gazing glade at the top of the woods to watch the clouds float by. Stackpole Estate, Pembrokeshire Spend a day by the Welsh coast this summer with a visit to the Stackpole Estate. Pack a bucket and spade and head for the golden sands of Broad Haven South, go on a self-led trail and tick off the trust's '50 things to do before you're 11¾' as you explore the wildlife-rich lily ponds. Aberdulais, Neath Open from July 24 to August 30 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, little explorers will delight in the outdoor games, craft activities and playing make-believe with a themed dressing-up box. Rhosili, South Gower Coast Keep everyone entertained during the summer holidays and get sporty at Rhosili. Pick from a wide range of games and activities from 10am to 3pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from July 21 to August 31. Discover more exciting days out near you here at *Summer of Play events are free, but normal admission charges apply for each venue. National Trust members and under 5s can enter for free
South Wales Argus
11-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
National Trust to cut 550 jobs as costs 'increasingly tough'
In a statement, the charity said: "Our job is increasingly tough due to sustained cost pressures beyond our control." It went on: "Although demand and support for our work are growing with yearly increases in visitors and donations; increasing costs are outstripping this growth. Happy birthday to us! 130 today and still going strong 💪 A big thank you to everyone who is celebrating with us ♥️ — National Trust (@nationaltrust) January 12, 2025 "Responding to this situation means making some internal changes to the organisation. Pay is the biggest part of our costs, and the recent employer's National Insurance increase and National Living Wage rise added more than £10m to our annual wage bill. "We are proposing to reduce our pay bill and are beginning a 45-day consultation period with our staff in order to find savings of £26 million. The proposals would lead to an estimated 6% reduction in jobs." The 130-year-old trust said in the statement this follows months of other cost-saving measures, as they are "prioritising the things people told us are important". The statement concluded: "We'll still be caring for nature and heritage every day, as we have done for the last 130 years. The National Trust has existed for so long because it keeps adapting and planning for the long term. "The proposed changes will allow us to keep on caring for and championing our shared historic and natural environment in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, long into the future." This comes as the trust throws open its gates for families, with 175 National Trust places across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland putting on special activities. Running throughout the school holidays, Summer of Play has been sponsored by Starling Bank, so prices are included with standard admission (and free for National Trust members).
