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UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules
EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive. The UK is falling further behind on sewage pollution regulation as the EU tightens its rules to clean up Europe’s waterways, ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules
Technology giants could face "significant" fines if they don't comply with the U.K.'s internet safety regulations, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers
CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 yearsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
FCC regulator claims Harris appearance on SNL violates ‘equal time’ rule
But a spokesperson says ‘the FCC has not made any determination regarding political programming rules’. A US government communications regulator has claimed that Vice-President Kamala Harris’s ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be doneWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Man dies while trying to cross Channel to UK
Forty-year-old has cardiac arrest after boat carrying 50 people deflates shortly after leaving France. A 40-year-old man died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK.. ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easingBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
UK regulator sets out plans for earlier banker bonuses
Prudential Regulation Authority chief says 8-year deferral period, introduced after financial crisis, could be cut to 5 yearsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble
Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowersBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...Health - ABC News - October 23 -
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
UK amends football regulator bill over concerns of state interference
Changes intended to ‘ensure’ new body will be ‘fully independent’ of government and industryWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Watch out for misuse of obesity jabs, doctors warned
It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger
CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy
Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relationsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules
Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
The UK gets it wrong again on fiscal rules
You’re a little much for me, public sector net financial liabilitiesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackersWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Georgia's pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory
The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 54%, after exit polls tell a different story.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition
Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Georgia’s ruling pro-Russia party retains power in blow to EU aspirations
OSCE observers say election bore evidence of ‘democratic backsliding’ with reports of intimidation and coercion. Georgia’s ruling party has retained power in a contested parliamentary election in a ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue
The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...Health - ABC News - 5 days ago -
UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue
The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
EY partner payouts in UK fall to £723,000 on average
Big Four accounting firm hit by sharp slowdown in revenue growth and an increase in partnership sizeBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
UK earnings inequality falls to lowest on record
Drop comes after successive increases in hourly minimum wageWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
EU emissions fall by 8% in steep reduction reminiscent of Covid shutdown
Decline over 2023, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels. The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 8% last year, the European Environment ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Six-figure earners are getting nervous about falling behind on their bills
There was a small but sharp jump last month in the share of people bracing for a missed debt payment, according to the New York Fed’s survey of consumer expectations.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Europe falls behind China in playing host to clinical drug trials
Pharmaceutical companies turn to jurisdictions with simpler regulatory regimesBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Europe’s economy poised to fall further behind US, IMF warns
Fund pins blame on weak productivity and ageing workforce as it highlights continent’s weak post-pandemic performanceBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Top US regulator warns of potential crisis if final bank guardrails fall away
Finance industry steps up effort to further undermine Basel III endgame after winning major concessions on termsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25