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David Cameron texted Rishi Sunak to get Covid loans for Greensill, says report

TheGuardian

Former prime minister said to have sent multiple messages to chancellor to access funds for doomed lender New questions are being raised over David Cameron’s attempts to lobby government on behalf of doomed lender Greensill Capital, after he reportedly contacted the chancellor’s private phone in hopes of securing special access to hundreds of thousands (..)

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Business card puts Greensill founder at the heart of Downing Street

TheGuardian

Lex Greensill described as ‘Senior Adviser, Prime Minister’s Office’, adding to pressure on David Cameron over links to failed financier Labour has renewed its calls for a full investigation into David Cameron’s role in the collapse of the Greensill finance empire after a business card emerged that appeared to confirm its founder, Lex Greensill, had (..)

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Labour takes British-based banks to task over China's Hong Kong policies

TheGuardian

HSBC and Standard Chartered’s support for security law challenged by Lisa Nandy and Anneliese Dodds Labour frontbenchers have criticised the chief executives of HSBC and Standard Chartered banks for supporting China’s political leaders, urging them to revoke their support for Beijing’s controversial security law , which they say threatens democratic (..)