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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 - 5d -
Too many young people turn to crypto, says UK watchdog
FCA seeks to encourage more investment in shares and bonds as part of its strategy for next five yearsFinancial Times - 3d -
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 -
UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans
FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court rulingFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
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 -
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 policiesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Grainger 'frustrated' Britain not hosting more events
Outgoing UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger says it is "frustrating" that Britain is not staging more major events over the next decade, warning of "a big gap".BBC News - 2d -
Grainger 'frustrated' Britain not hosting more events
Outgoing UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger says it is "frustrating" that Britain is not staging more major events over the next decade, warning of "a big gap".Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 -
UK cyber security watchdog warns on future risk of quantum computer hacking
National Cyber Security Centre urges businesses to migrate to stronger encryption methods by 2035Financial Times - Mar. 20 -
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 - 3d -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Which CD strategies are best for long-term savers? What the experts say
CDs can be a smart tool if you're looking to earn interest over time — especially if you take these approaches.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
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 -
‘Wild loophole’ allows non-UK residents to apply for full state pension
From Ireland to Australia, press and social media posts encourage take-up of UK state pensionsFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Wild loophole’ allows non-UK residents to apply for full state pension
From Ireland to Australia, press and social media posts encourage take-up of UK state pensionsFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Wild loophole’ allows non-UK residents to apply for full state pension
From Ireland to Australia, press and social media posts encourage take-up of UK state pensionsFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Wild loophole’ allows non-UK residents to apply for full state pension
From Ireland to Australia, press and social media posts encourage take-up of UK state pensionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Pension funds don’t take ‘anywhere near enough risk’, says UK national wealth fund executive
Ian Brown tells FT that managers need to back infrastructure projects before construction under wider net zero pushFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Officials do not fully understand UK skilled worker visa, watchdog says
National Audit Office finds Home Office cannot say what the immigration mechanism is contributing to the economyFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Santander says 750 jobs at risk as it pursues UK branch closures
The British unit of Spanish lender Santander on Wednesday said 750 of its staff were at risk of redundancy as it targets 95 branch closures in the U.K.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
UK’s Royal Society will not take disciplinary action against Elon Musk
National science academy says judgments potentially seen as political would do ‘more harm than good’Financial Times - 2d -
Globalisation may have run its course in current form, says HSBC chair
Trade tensions in era of Trump tariffs create serious potential risk to global growth, warns Sir Mark Tucker. Globalisation “may have now run its course” in its current form, according to the chair ...The Guardian - 3d -
Bellingham ‘must be more disciplined to save energy’, says Thomas Tuchel
England head coach wants midfielder to have more impact Tuchel unsure why wingers didn’t ‘dare to take the risk’ Thomas Tuchel believes Jude Bellingham tried to do too much at Euro 2024 and must ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Globalisation as we knew it’ may be over, says HSBC chair Mark Tucker
UK-based bank is dominant in financing trade flows around the worldFinancial Times - 4d -
Chancellor forced to find more savings after watchdog doubts £5bn costing
Chancellor forced to find more savings after watchdog doubts £5bn costingFinancial Times - 2d -
Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?
Some personal stories can make the jump to crowd-pleasing anecdote without a hitch. But taking a private joke to prime time has its risks.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
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 -
Ticketmaster under fire from UK watchdog over Oasis ticket pricing
Fans paid multiple times expected cost amid lack of ‘clear and timely information’, says CMAFinancial Times - 3d -
Murphy says Americans want Democrats to 'take risks right now' to 'save our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday that Americans want Democrats to “take risks right now” to “save our democracy” after internal party divisions over a funding bill. “While I totally ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Sanders: Tour with Ocasio-Cortez meant to encourage more independent candidates
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in a Thursday report from The New York Times that his tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is meant to encourage more independent candidates to run. ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Sadistic Online Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says UK NCA
Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.The New York Times - 3d -
Vance to serve as RNC finance chair
Vice President Vance will take on the role of finance chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as the party looks to keep its congressional majorities in 2026. The RNC announced the ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
UK must be more ambitious in rebuilding EU relations, says business group
British Chambers of Commerce head says recent warm words about post-Brexit reset are ‘not nearly enough’Financial Times - Mar. 19 -
Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year
Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholdsFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
New poll shows risks for Starmer over spending choices
Most Labour voters believe protecting welfare is more important than boosting UK defence budgetFinancial Times - 4d -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp
"I encourage all of my patients to make adjustments and incorporate habits in their daily lives for better brain health," says Dr. Baibing Chen.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Watchdog investigating whether Defra breaking laws on cleaning up English rivers
Office for Environmental Protection says targets for water quality likely to be missed, and clarifying rules may help. The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog has launched an ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Europe’s reassurance force in Ukraine to take shape in 3-4 weeks, says Macron
Military officials from France and UK to travel to Kyiv soon, says French presidentFinancial Times - 1d