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Restrictions have been placed on 6 unregulated lenders, known as Annex 1 firms, after the FCA raised concerns about their anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures while assessing their …
Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week.
London’s Hammersmith Bridge is a metaphor for all that is wrong with British government. Closed to motor traffic and inert for seven years, it is a victim of the anarchy that seeps into every tier of …
New PM has prioritised small fixes to show voters Labour can make a real difference, and government insiders are delighted at the public’s reaction
The Trump administration is concentrating US military forces in the Middle East and Europe for a vast expansion of US imperialism’s war against Iran.
Private market firms vary in how well they identify and manage conflicts of interest, according to an FCA review.
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol
In September the median rate of perceived inflation over the previous 12 months increased to 3.6% from 3.5% in August. Median expectations for inflation over the next 12 months also increased, to 3.1%…
Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budget
Speaker: Ashley Alder, Chair Event: Michael D. Gill Lecture on International Financial Regulatory Understanding and Cooperation Delivered: 13 October 2026 Note: This is a drafted speech and may differ…
Great Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen.
Elon Musk has reportedly invested approximately $1bn in Skydance, the new media empire led by David Ellison.
Speaker: Nikhil Rathi, chief executive Event: Corporation of the City of London’s annual City Dinner Delivered: 22 October 2026 Note: This is a drafted speech and may differ from the delivered version…
Judge threatens to dismiss Trump’s BBC lawsuit unless he cooperates with discovery process and sits for deposition
The number of financial services roles required to face enhanced checks from regulators will fall significantly under proposals that will support growth. The changes are expected to save firms around …
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage
The Committee discussed the developing strategies for attracting and retaining early career talent in the securities finance industry. Development and retainment strategies aimed to provide early care…
For the last 20 years, Britain was unable to put a barrel on its tanks without buying from abroad. Relying on foreign allies seemed like a reasonable choice during years of relative security (for weal…
The defence secretary, Wes Streeting, has said Britain should prepare for the threat of “state-sponsored terrorism” by hostile powers targeting everyday infrastructure as part of a national conversati…
Police in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the financial and tax affairs of the former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich following a report by the Guardian and media partners .
We have signed an agreement for a new office at 2 Wellington Place, which will become our long-term home in Leeds from 2028.
Meta has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to help him foot a possible California wealth tax targeting billionaires.
Andy Burnham has been urged by one of his most senior former advisers to tax internet sales more heavily than in-store purchases to help “level the playing field” for struggling high streets.
Websites around the world have been hit by millions of attempts to exploit a recently discovered vulnerability in their code, cybersecurity companies have said, as the US National Security Agency warn…