Reeves to restrict UK competition watchdog’s merger investigations

Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth

Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...

The Guardian - 8h

Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive

Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovation

Financial Times - 5d

Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yields

Financial Times - 4d

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves

ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...

The Guardian - 2d

China's brokerage sector sees mega-mergers but remains competitive and fragmented

Yahoo News - 23h

Watchdog requests probe into FAA business with Musk's Starlink

A watchdog group has asked the Transportation Department’s inspector general to investigate whether the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) business with Elon Musk’s Starlink violates conflict ...

The Hill - 3d

‘Nuclear bomb’ ruling on car finance could spur UK bank deals

Consolidation is back on the agenda for industry as bankers eye more mergers and acquisitions

Financial Times - Mar. 10

UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January

Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring Statement

Financial Times - 2d

DOJ investigates U.S. egg producers amid soaring prices

The Department of Justice is investigating major U.S. egg producers for price fixing, as costs continue to rise. It comes as some lawmakers and advocacy groups accuse top U.S. egg producers of ...

CBS News - 6d

UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans

FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court ruling

Financial Times - 5d

UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms

Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policies

Financial Times - 4d

Officials do not fully understand UK skilled worker visa, watchdog says

National Audit Office finds Home Office cannot say what the immigration mechanism is contributing to the economy

Financial Times - 8h

OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway

The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.

Wired - 6d

Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse

The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

BBC News - 2d

FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation

Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officials

Financial Times - 5d

Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers

Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

BBC News - 5d

UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds

National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategy

Financial Times - 5d

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement

The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month

ABC News - 2d

Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

60 Minutes reports on drone invasions

Next Sunday, 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on an investigation into mysterious drone invasions over restricted U.S. military sites.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them

The FTC’s new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here’s how to stay compliant.

Inc. - 3d

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - Mar. 9

3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 6d

Are CD returns worth the withdrawal restrictions? Experts offer insight

A certificate of deposit can offer solid returns and be worth the restrictions under certain circumstances.

CBS News - 4d

M10 raises $3M for Web3 competitive multiplayer games

M10, a Web3 game developer and publisher creating competitive multiplayer games, has raised $3 million in funding.

VentureBeat - 4d

Kirby Smart weighs in on Georgia's quarterback competition

UGA head coach Kirby Smart provides an update on the starting quarterback competition between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs

President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer’s UK ordeal

After years of helping Scottish criminal investigations and despite fearing for his life in India, Vishal Sharma’s asylum claim has been rejected. When Vishal Sharma, an experienced merchant ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries

New memo lists 41 countries – including Afghanistan, Cuba and Syria – that could face new restrictions, evoking first-term Muslim ban. The Trump administration is considering issuing travel ...

The Guardian - 1d

Celebrate Holi with our Cityzens shirt competition!

Celebrate Holi in style by participating in City's exciting Cityzens competition! This festive season, we're offering you the chance to win all of our 2024/25 shirts, including the special Noel ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Report: Arsenal & Chelsea face competition for £50m transfer

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to face competition from Real Madrid for the potential transfer of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.The 19-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Arsenal Face Bayern Competition in Pursuit of Nico Williams

Arsenal Continue Pursuit of Nico Williams Amid Bayern InterestArsenal’s Interest in Williams Remains StrongArsenal’s pursuit of Nico Williams remains very much alive, but competition for the Athle...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision

The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

CNBC - 4d

Can English teams win all three European competitions?

With five teams in the quarter-finals, can English sides win all three European competitions this season?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

Air Force fighter jets on Sunday intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Florida home, bringing the number of violations to more ...

ABC News - Mar. 9

Four months after daughters’ deaths, parents of Laos backpackers face ‘horror scenarios’ amid fight for answers

As the UK, Australia and Denmark mount joint diplomatic push, grieving families fear Laos’ investigation into the suspected methanol poisonings won’t deliver justice. The poolside bar at the Nana ...

The Guardian - 2d