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UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues
Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”Financial Times - 1d -
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.BBC News - 22h -
UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected
Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers TribunalFinancial Times - 21h -
Hedge funds hit with steep margin calls
Plus, Fink warns on protectionism, US junk bonds sell-off, and the Dolce Vita Orient ExpressFinancial Times - 1d -
More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.The New York Times - 3d -
Big investors look to sell out of private equity after market rout
Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industryFinancial Times - 1d -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 3d -
Masters of the Universe survey Trump’s train wreck
Plus, what the market fallout means for all corners of Wall Street — for private equity, private credit and dealmakingFinancial Times - 7h -
Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund NIH research grants
ByteDance, the Chinese-based company that owns TikTok, is facing a Saturday deadline to either sell the popular social media app to a non-Chinese company or risk being banned in the U.S.NBC News - 3d -
UK Eases Rules on EVs as Trump’s Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.The New York Times - 22h -
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.BBC News - 21h -
Bondi says Trump will 'probably' leave after second term
The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.ABC News - 1d -
Bill Ackman warns Trump to call a timeout on trade war: 'This is not what we voted for'
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump last year, is offering a stark warning about the risks of the White House’s tariff plans, arguing they could cause the ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump adviser fires back at Bill Ackman: 'Nuclear winter' talk 'completely irresponsible'
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said in a Monday interview that billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman “should ease off the rhetoric” after he warned that ...The Hill - 19h -
EV targets watered down to help tariff-hit UK car industry
New rules will allow manufacturers to sell full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2035Financial Times - 1d -
Greenpeace raises threat of new legal challenge to UK oil and gasfields
Developers will have to reapply for consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects after landmark Finch rulingFinancial Times - 1d -
Sir Philip Green fails in attempt to challenge UK parliamentary privilege
European court rules human rights convention was not violated after Lord Hain linked former Arcadia chair to sexual misconduct allegationsFinancial Times - 1h -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 22h -
Jalen Milroe had private workouts for Saints, Browns
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had private workouts with the Saints and the Browns, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Can you negotiate home equity loan closing costs? Experts offer advice
Home equity loan closing costs can be costly for borrowers. Here's how to negotiate them, according to experts.CBS News - 20h -
Sanders on law firms making deals with Trump: 'Absolute cowardice'
Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed law firms coming to deals with President Trump in an interview that aired Sunday. “What do you make of the law firms cutting deals?” CBS News’s Robert Costa asked ...The Hill - 1d -
A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump
Law firms and universities do not need to capitulate. Here’s how they can fight back.The New York Times - 2d -
Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump
More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.ABC News - 2d -
The limits of the UK-US ‘special relationship’
Britain lacks leverage in Trump tariff negotiations, with UK diplomatic and economic priorities looking increasingly EuropeanFinancial Times - 1d -
Maine sues USDA over funding freeze
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D) sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Monday over the agency’s recent decision to withhold federal funds from the state over its refusal to comply ...The Hill - 14h -
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans also cancel private workout with Travis Hunter
The Tennessee Titans have canceled the April 9 private workout previously scheduled with Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 1d -
NC high court blocks ruling on undecided race
North Carolina’s Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a ruling on an undecided court race. In a Monday order, the Tar Heel State’s highest court temporarily stayed a previous ruling from a ...The Hill - 12h -
Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft balked at having one of its partners represent Donald Trump in his criminal cases. Now the firm is among those that have been pushed to agree to a deal with the White ...The New York Times - 14h -
Tiger design firm to craft Augusta 9-hole course
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced Monday that five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, who last won in 2019, and his TGR Design firm are crafting a nine-hole short course at ...ESPN - 7h -
Customer Traffic at Smaller Coffee Shops Gets a Jolt of Growth
New survey data indicates small cafes and mid-sized chains are nabbing market share from giants like Starbucks by offering slower paced sit-down experiences over grab-and-go convenience.Inc. - 20h -
I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.BBC News - 19h -
Spanish league appeals ruling that allows Barcelona to keep Olmo and Víctor
The Spanish league has appealed the ruling by Spain's sports authority that allowed Barcelona to retain playmaker Dani Olmo and forward Pau Víctor on its squad. The sports authority ruled in favor ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Broncos eligibility for 'Hard Knocks' changed after new NFL rule
The NFL has loosened its Hard Knocks rules, and the Broncos are now eligible to be forced into the show in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Packers President Mark Murphy is optimistic that a rule banning the tush push will pass
Murphy says a rule against pushing runners, which the NFL had until 20 years ago, will likely be reinstated.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Woman becomes first UK womb transplant recipient to give birth
Grace Davidson gives birth to baby Amy Isabel after receiving her sister’s womb in 2023. Surgeons are hailing an “astonishing” medical breakthrough as a woman became the first in the UK to give ...The Guardian - 15h -
Lloyds accused of failing small firms as it cut lending
Business owners have told the BBC their businesses collapsed, blaming the bank's treatment.BBC News - 1d -
Bengals firm in NFL power rankings ahead of draft
Power rankings aren't sleeping on the Bengals despite the quiet offseason so far.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Abundance vs. equity in MAGA’s high-stakes tariff game
What does victory look like in the tariff wars? If you ask Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, it’s already happening. “More than 50 countries have approached … the administration about lowering ...The Hill - 1h