Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

Provision of UK public services disrupted by government buildings ‘left to crumble’

Spending watchdog says maintenance backlog totals £49bn, dominated by schools, NHS and MoD properties

Financial Times - 7h

UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government

Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

BBC News - 8h

Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator

Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growth

Financial Times - 8h

First female Coast Guard commandant ousted

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch in U.S. history, was ousted by the Trump administration with no explanation late Monday. ...

The Hill - 14h

UK government rejects attempt to block EU law in Northern Ireland

Unionist parties triggered ‘Stormont brake’ over changes to rules on chemicals labelling in region

Financial Times - 1d

UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures

Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growth

Financial Times - 4d

Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump’s Cost-Cutting Effort

“We have no room in our administration for Democrats,” a transition spokeswoman replied after good-government activists tried to join the president-elect’s new efficiency department.

The New York Times - 5d

Mike Johnson picks Rep. Rick Crawford as next intel chairman after ousting previous chair

Speaker Mike Johnson selected Rep. Rick Crawford to serve as the next chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after ousting Rep. Mike Turner.

NBC News - 5d

UK watchdog scrutinises investment trusts’ battle with US hedge fund

FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votes

Financial Times - 5d

UK media watchdog imposes robust age checks on porn sites

Ofcom sets out new rules that could include photo ID matching and credit card verification

Financial Times - 5d

UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform

Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interest

Financial Times - 6d

Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump

Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he was axed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.

The New York Times - 6d

Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program

Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising ...

ABC News - 6d

Porsche China deliveries drop 28% as competition intensifies

Fall comes as consumers in world’s largest car market increasingly opt for domestic brands

Financial Times - Jan. 13

UK manufacturers increase pressure on government over industrial strategy

Despite gloomy outlook on business costs, executives report ‘heightened optimism’ about investment

Financial Times - Jan. 13

UK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firms

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered. MPs would no longer be able ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog

Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocks

Financial Times - Jan. 12

UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says

Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.

BBC News - Jan. 11

UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high

Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rules

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar

Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK premier before next election

Technology billionaire is interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UK

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud

A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars

Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASA

Financial Times - Jan. 8

As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Grooming gangs scandal: what has the UK government done so far?

The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried out

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Bangladesh revokes passport of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.K.'s anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

A British Treasury minister has referred herself to the U.K. government’s ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

NBC News - Jan. 7

Trust as a Competitive Advantage

It’s a long game to build and maintain trust, involving partnership and strong relationships.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against UK government

The tech billionaire and key advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to air his grievances with the British government.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Child sex abuse inquiry chair urges government to implement 2022 report in full

A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Tulip Siddiq was given London flat by developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government

UK City minister still owns King’s Cross property she was handed in 2004

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

Apple is facing heightened competition from a resurgent Huawei and other domestic brands.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis

Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problems