UK Treasury to review under-fire Financial Ombudsman Service

It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’

The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growth

Financial Times - 2d

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 - 3d

FCA to ban Crispin Odey from financial services industry

Odey has said he will challenge the decision through the courts

Financial Times - 2h

Pentagon chief orders review of fitness, grooming standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards related to physical fitness and appearance across all services, indicating recent policies put in place to make it easier ...

The Hill - 2d

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 - 5d

UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure

City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growth

Financial Times - 5d

Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis

Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.

CNBC - 8h

UK deregulation frees space ‘for bolder reforms’, says top bank lobbyist

David Postings tells FT he has been ‘working closely’ with Treasury on measures aimed at boosting growth

Financial Times - 15h

Warren calls on Oz to sever financial ties to health care, pharmaceutical companies

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has written a letter to Mehmet Oz, asking him to make a series of commitments to avoid conflicts of interests ahead of his confirmation hearing Friday to lead the ...

The Hill - 5d

State Reforms + the State of Reform

We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.

BBC News - Mar. 9

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

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

IRS to pause modernization efforts under Trump

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is pausing the operational overhaul it started during the Biden administration and is set to make changes to its workforce, senior Treasury Department officials ...

The Hill - 3d

Expelled! review – turning the tables on the private school class hierarchy

Nintendo Switch, iPhone/iPad, Mac, PC (version played); Inkle Inkle’s latest game revels in lying, stealing and blackmail as you resort to any means necessary to avoid expulsion from a posh ...

The Guardian - 5d

Tanker carrying jet fuel for US Navy struck by container ship in North Sea

UK emergency services tackle huge fire after Solong ploughs into Stena Immaculate with one crew member missing

Financial Times - 6d

Holland review – twisty Nicole Kidman thriller is a disappointing mess

SXSW film festival: Fresh director Mimi Cave delivers an underwhelming follow-up that can’t make the most of its hard-working leading star. Nicole Kidman is, in general, providing a public ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."

CNBC - Mar. 7

What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?

The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...

The Guardian - 3d

Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.

CNBC - 3d

Treasury Sec. Bessent: ‘There are no guarantees’ that there won’t be a recession

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent reacts to fears of a recession happening as the Trump administration enacts sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners.

NBC News - 1d

Real Madrid’s soldier – Underfire midfielder steps up when it matters most

Eduardo Camavinga is a player who constantly moves, both on the pitch and in terms of his form. He has experienced fluctuations in his performances, but at this moment, he is enjoying a period of ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’

The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Former Treasury secretary on Trump's tariffs: 'People are overreacting a bit'

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin believes that the economy is not in trouble and that people are overreacting to the new administration's policy changes.

The Hill - 4d

Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies

Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Boys high school basketball season in review with top moments, upsets, awards

Boys high school basketball season in review with top moments, awards

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Monday as investors await a busy week of key economic data, and consider the state of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Treasury Sec. Bessent says strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen are ‘not a one-off’

During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says the airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen that President Trump ordered are “the beginning” and not a ...

NBC News - 1d

'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review

After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.

BBC News - 6d

Wall Street turmoil rattles retirement savers, turning financial planners into therapists

Turmoil on Wall Street is keeping financial planners’ phones ringing as 401(k) holders watch their retirement account balances fall with the stock markets they’re tied to.

NBC News - 4d

Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?

The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.

BBC News - 6d

2-year Treasury note yield bounces from October low as investors await U.S. inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the latest consumer price index reading.

CNBC - 5d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...

CBS News - 3d

Treasury Department Secretary says he’s 'not worried about the markets'

Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock market. “I can tell you that corrections are healthy, they’re ...

The Hill - 1d

We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts

President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million lawyers to help consumers instead of a government agency.

The Hill - 2d

Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil

Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound.

CBS News - 1d

Fast Financial Freedom and The Skyscraper Portfolio

This wealth-building model incorporates mindset with multiple levels of business strategies.

Inc. - 5d

Secret Service shoots man near White House

United States Secret Service personnel shot a man near the White House on Sunday following an “armed confrontation with law enforcement,” a spokesperson said in a statement. Secret Service ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

CBS News - 4d

UK Treasury to review under-fire Financial Ombudsman Service

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