Starmer's Regulation Shake Up

Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?

The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.

BBC News - 57m

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 state

Financial Times - 12h

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 innovation

Financial Times - 1d

Starmer pledges to tackle 'flabby' state

The PM will promise to cut regulations and use AI to make the Civil Service more efficient in a speech later.

BBC News - 1h

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 growth

Financial Times - 15h

Toffee apple pie latte? It’s time to spike your coffee order

Shake up your Americano with these kooky caffeine hits

Financial Times - 23h

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...

The Guardian - 4d

Cozens Trade Made To Shake Up Sabres Core Group

The Buffalo Sabres made more than just the expected sell-off of expiring contracts on NHL Trade Deadline day, moving out one of their core group in center Dylan Cozens in a deal with the Ottawa ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up

This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.

BBC News - 3d

Ministers to shake up clean power project grid connections

Changes come as part of package of reforms aimed at accelerating planning decisions

Financial Times - 2d

State Reforms + the State of Reform

We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.

BBC News - 3d

A Tech CEO Told Me Industry Expertise is the New Technical Expertise

As AI shakes up software teams, coders should learn new skills outside of tech.

Inc. - 1h

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 - 11h

Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks

Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced dozens of cuts to environmental regulations, including decades-old rules on greenhouse gases and clean water. The ...

CBS News - 10h

Keir Starmer to outline reforms of ‘overcautious, flabby state’ in civil service speech – UK politics live

PM will give a speech shortly, followed by a Q&A with the media. The Conservatives claim Keir Starmer is “not serious” about civil service reform. In a statement released last night in response to ...

The Guardian - 14m

Next Xbox Might Not Be A Traditional Console, May Launch in 2027, Per Insider

Xbox representatives have suggested that the console brand is due for a shake-up in recent months, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stating that the next Xbox should be " more innovative ." A ...

GameSpot - 2d

Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets

Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks.

Wired - 5d

The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?

Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss the week.

BBC News - 5d

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 Vallance

Financial Times - 3d

As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability

Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.

NBC News - 4d

Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence

Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effect

Financial Times - 18h

Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible

Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.

BBC News - 1d

Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs

Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.

BBC News - 15h

Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction

Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s government

Financial Times - 2d

Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation

UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Financial Times - 2d

UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator

Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by Ofgem

Financial Times - 2d

US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats

Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by Beijing

Financial Times - 16h

US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial

Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tack

Financial Times - 11h

Trump taps Michelle Bowman as Fed vice-chair for supervision

Champion of light regulation expected to be welcomed by Wall Street

Financial Times - 13h

Potential $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement frustrates some victims

Opioid victims are not getting a "fair shake" in potential $7.4 billion settlement, a claimant in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy case says.

CBS News - 3d

Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs

Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defence

Financial Times - 2d

Starmer will not impose immediate UK counter-tariffs to US steel levies

PM to take a ‘cool-headed’ approach as he tries to steer clear of transatlantic trade war

Financial Times - 1d

Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel

PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measures

Financial Times - 20h

Starmer turns to N Ireland peace broker in quest for US backstop in Ukraine

Former Blair adviser Jonathan Powell is working behind the scenes to shepherd talks

Financial Times - 17h

AI should replace some work of civil servants, Starmer to announce

The new digital ‘mantra’ prompts unions to warn PM to stop blaming problems on Whitehall officials. AI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard, ...

The Guardian - 12h