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UK regulator says plan for competitive broadband market by 2031 on track
Rising impact of rival networks may see Ofcom lifting restrictions on BT’s OpenreachFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Reeves to restrict UK competition watchdog’s merger investigations
Chancellor wants probes by the Competition and Markets Authority to be faster and more predictableFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
UK watchdog to encourage more risk-taking by savers, says FCA chair
Financial regulator also aims to increase trust in markets by clamping down on fraudFinancial Times - 4d -
Broadcasters fined £4m for freelance pay collusion
The UK competition regulator says the BBC, BT, IMG and ITV illegally shared information about fees.BBC News - 6d -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 officialsFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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 innovationFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
UK to impose new targets on regulators to spur innovation
Goals designed to hasten rollout of advances such as drones and autonomous vehicles, says Patrick VallanceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Leak posed no risk to UK personnel, armed forces minister says
Luke Pollard says UK operational security remains "intact" after plans for a strike in Yemen were accidentally leaked.BBC News - 2d -
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".BBC News - 4d -
UK universities face rising risk of bankruptcy, says regulator
Fewer international students and higher staff costs are taking an increasing toll, according to the Office for StudentsFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Ukraine war live: Putin response to peace plan ‘not good enough’, says UK, as international militaries prepare to meet in London
Representatives from numerous international militaries will meet in London on Thursday, says UK prime minister. Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a deliberate reason, and Keir ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Remember when the nickel market went haywire? The LME was just fined, 3 years later
The U.K’s financial regulator says the LME’s systems and controls were inadequate.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
UK Treasury to review under-fire Financial Ombudsman Service
Announcement of probe comes as government sets out ‘radical action plan’ to cut regulation and red tapeFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
UK minister in ‘active discussions’ with pension funds to invest more in private markets
Torsten Bell says government is ‘encouraging, not instigating’ investment in wider range of assetsFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives
Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’. Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Fertility patients sold unnecessary add-on treatments, regulator warns
Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK's fertility regulator warns.BBC News - 1d -
EPA administrator announces huge rollback of environmental regulations
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday outlined plans for an aggressive rollback of environmental regulations.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Experts say EPA's rollback of regulations could affect Americans' health
This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
EU revives capital markets union plan to unlock trillions in savings
Financial services commissioner says Europeans need better incentives to invest rather than saveFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live
Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
British Steel plans closure of plant after failing to agree package with UK government
British Steel says it is planning to close its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in the north England town of Scunthorpe, after its Chinese owner Jingye failed to agree a rescue package ...ABC News - 18h -
British Steel plans closure of plant after failing to agree package with UK government
British Steel says it is planning to close its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in the north England town of Scunthorpe, after its Chinese owner Jingye failed to agree a rescue package ...ABC News - 18h -
Critics of UK’s AI copyright proposal must not ‘resist change’, says minister
Peter Kyle promises government will ‘prioritise . . . forward movement’ over plans that have enraged creative industriesFinancial Times - 4d -
Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators
UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the stateFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Ukraine ceasefire plans moving to operational phase, Starmer says
UK prime minister accuses Putin of trying to delay peace and calls for ‘guns to fall silent’. Keir Starmer has called for the “guns to fall silent in Ukraine” and said military powers will meet ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Germany Says Europe Must Respond to Trump’s Auto Tariffs
The United States is a crucial export market for the German auto industry, which is already suffering from weak sales and increased competition from China.The New York Times - 19h -
Mirror, Express and Star owner says its print titles will be loss-making from 2031
Chief executive of Reach says he is committed to print, and higher online income will keep business afloat. The boss of the publisher of the Mirror, Express, and Star newspapers has said that its ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Middle East latest: Egypt offers proposal to get Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on track, officials say
Officials say Egypt has introduced a new proposal to try and get the Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on trackABC News - 3d -
Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live
Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
UK must stand up to 'bully' Trump, says Ed Davey
Lib Dem leader says UK should "hit back with tariffs of our own" and co-ordinate a with the EU and Canada.BBC News - 4d -
UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator
Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by OfgemFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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 growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Investors are on edge about potential changes to the Fed’s balance sheet plan
Financial markets are not just focused on what the Federal Reserve says about the future path of interest rates on Wednesday. The markets are also on alert for changes to the Fed’s ongoing runoff ...MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
Illegal working in UK was unbearable, migrant says
A migrant who returned home after working in a Cannabis farm in the UK is warning other Albanians.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Track Legend Carl Lewis Says He Competed In A Bodysuit After His 1984 Olympic Debut Because 'Sex Sells' (Exclusive)
"Track bodies look amazing," the 10-time Olympic medal winner says. "So why are we not showing our bodies?”Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Reeves meeting regulators in drive to cut red tape
The chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Damage from Thames Water debacle extends to the wider economy
Investors, as well as consumers, need regulators with teeth to ensure fair competition and rulesFinancial Times - 6d