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Top stories - BBC News
Water boss admits industry performance not good enough
A new commission will conduct the biggest review of the struggling sector since privatisation.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Qualcomm shares fall 5% after report of Arm threat to scrap key license in escalating dispute
Qualcomm shares fell in premarket trade after Bloomberg reported that British chip designer Arm is looking to scrap a key license for the U.S. firm.3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says
The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog
The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.20 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profits8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China
Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock rebound9 hours ago - China -
World - Financial Times
Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator
Four-star US General John Kelly's claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York Times9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings
New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growth14 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Clear link between online posts and violent disorder, says watchdog
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".21 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Europe markets watchdog bids to become EU’s version of SEC
Verena Ross calls for more centralised powers in response to appetite for stronger capital markets and investment in bloc2 days ago - Europe -
Business - Financial Times
Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump
The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?
Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message
Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog
Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication. Child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook
Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...5 days ago - Facebook -
World - The Guardian
Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley
Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
BoE watchdog to signal more rules can be eased to support growth
Sam Woods to rebuff criticism that PRA is not doing enough to boost economy at annual City dinner6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackersOctober 16 - European Union -
Politics - The Hill
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassador role scrapped in cost-cutting move, per report
Ferguson was reportedly paid around $3 million a year for his servicesOctober 15 - Premier League -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions
The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14