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Apr42021 by adminNo Comments

Former banking lobby chief Jones joins shared branches start-up OneBanks

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The former boss of Britain’s most influential financial lobbying group is throwing his weight behind the trial of a service that it wants to become a national solution to the disappearance of thousands of bank branches across Britain.Sky News has learnt that Stephen Jones, who ran UK Finance until last year, has joined OneBanks as its vice-chairman. The start-up, which is piloting a shared branch kiosk in a Co-op store Denny, near Falkirk, Scotland, plans to raise millions of pounds in a Series-A fundraising during the summer, according to insiders.It has already secured capital from backers including Rupert Pennant-Rea, former deputy governor of the Bank of England, and Baroness Bottomley, the former Conservative cabinet minister.OneBanks has been set up to provide an answer to one of the...

Mar42021 by adminNo Comments

Curtis Jones: Liverpool’s ‘streetwise’ youngster with ‘unusual belief’

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When Curtis Jones scored in Liverpool's victory over Sheffield United, he could have been forgiven for adopting a celebratory tone in his post-match interview. But his immediate thoughts were not about helping his team end their four-game losing run. Instead, he said his thoughts were with team-mate Alisson following the death of the Brazil goalkeeper's father.It was the latest example of the growing maturity of 20-year-old Jones, who has developed into one of Liverpool's senior players during a season in which Jurgen Klopp's squad has been crippled by injuries.While the loss of centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez dealt a heavy blow to the Reds' title defence, Jones was given an opportunity to shine in midfield when regulars Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were forced to provide cover ...

Nov282020 by adminNo Comments

How good was Roy Jones Jr? The man who knocked a guy out with his hands behind his back is fighting Mike Tyson who bit a man’s ear off

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Is this Mike Tyson’s comeback fight or a showcase of two legends when he takes on Roy Jones Jr? You could be forgiven for thinking it’s the former such is the buzz Tyson’s name generates. Whatever he is doing or involved with, he is the story and given his storied career, it’s easy to see why. Getty Images - Getty Jones Jr had an uncanny knack of where to be and where to move in the ring Getty He is a former pound-for-pound king who fought much more recently than Tyson But Roy Jones Jr is truly a boxing legend. A genuine luminary of the sport, his legacy is one precious few can match, and yet, the shadow of Tyson looms large. The pair will face off this Saturday in an eight-round exhibition fight, which is live...

Oct182020 by adminNo Comments

Strictly Come Dancing launch sees Nicola Adams and Katya Jones paired

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Jun72020 by adminNo Comments

Sir Tom Jones turns 80: Singer shares ‘tremendous’ memories

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As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Sir Tom Jones has said he will keep singing "as long as there's breath in my body".The Welsh legend, who was born on 7 June 1940, said he did not mind growing old because "the memories are tremendous".And he said lockdown reminded him of his own two-year isolation with tuberculosis from the age of 12."I sympathise with young people that can't go and play," he said. Sir Tom, who grew up in Pontypridd, enjoyed huge commercial success with hits including It's Not Unusual, What's New Pussycat? and Kiss. He became one of the world's biggest stars, with his live Las Vegas performances earning the admiration of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. ...