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Wise rebuked by European watchdog over money laundering controls

Regulatory review in 2022 found fintech lacked proof of address for hundreds of thousands of customers

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

The new face of European illiberalism

Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspiration

World - Financial Times - October 31

The perfect storm for European automakers

Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVs

World - Financial Times - October 31

Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

Headcount reduction comes as industry faces pressure over EV switch and competition from China

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

PSNI not 'rigorous enough' in investigating Simpson death

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Watchdog to probe police use of force on children

Figures show that children are twice as likely to experience the use of force from officers than adults.

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

Why Mexico Is Eliminating Independent Watchdog Agencies

A vote in the country’s Senate has cleared the way to abolish seven independent organizations that provided oversight on issues such as public information and price fixing.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - November 6

European Summit Will Focus on Handling Trump’s Second Term

Campaign threats of a trade war, revoked support for Ukraine, and weakening NATO ties will be the focus of a Thursday meeting of EU leaders.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Goldman slashes European growth forecasts on Trump trouble

Elections have consequences

World - Financial Times - November 7

Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade

Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction

Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surface

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks

Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to address

World - Financial Times - November 11

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 12

McIlroy to keep European events in reduced schedule

Rory McIlroy vows to retain DP World Tour events as a key part of his schedule next year while skipping some tournaments in America after an intense 2024.

China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push

Realme, Oppo and Honor are looking to challenge Samsung and Apple on the continent with fancier handsets

World - Financial Times - November 17

Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".

Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts

Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy

Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.

World - The New York Times - November 20