Newly released court documents reveal former Barclays CEO Jes Staley and ex-US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers were appointed as executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Explore the details and implications.
A new report identifies 11 portfolio companies owned by major private equity firms as non-compliant with UK mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. Discover the firms involved and the regulatory implications.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed next year, allowing banks to set their own maximums. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into WH Smith following accounting errors in its US division. CEO resigns as profit forecasts are slashed.
The UK's financial watchdog will let banks set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, scrapping the £100 cap. Find out how this could boost high street spending.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority will intensify oversight of home and travel insurance markets following a formal super-complaint from Which? over poor claims handling and unfair terms. Read the latest.
The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
The FCA's Consumer Duty overhaul may free wealth managers from rigid annual reviews, focusing on client needs. Discover the future of financial advice in the UK.
FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi says government and parliamentary delays are hampering pro-growth financial reforms. He calls for statutory timetables to speed up Treasury approvals.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Desiree Fixler, who exposed alleged greenwashing at DWS, steps down from the FCA's ESG advisory body. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Bill Kingdom, the influential civil servant who shaped the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, has died at 78. Read about his pivotal role in financial regulation.
UK regulators have torn up the rulebook for building societies, removing key lending limits to drive growth. Discover how this deregulation will impact mutuals and the housing market.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
The Bank of England and FCA join the City Minister in Rochdale to launch a regulatory overhaul and new support unit, aiming to help mutuals and co-operatives grow.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticises the FCA for not probing Treasury Budget leaks, warning of a dangerous precedent. Read the full details of the political row.
The Financial Conduct Authority has rejected calls for an immediate investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves over pre-budget briefings but will review a Treasury leak inquiry. Full story on the market manipulation claims.
The London Stock Exchange's Pisces market moves forward as Apex Group is appointed Registered Auction Agent, verifying investors and ensuring compliance for private company share trading.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
The FCA launches its first AI live testing scheme with NatWest and Monzo. The initiative aims to ensure safe AI deployment in UK financial markets. Read the full story.
President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.
A legal battle over a 68p bid has frozen the FCA's bond market data contract, exposing flaws in procurement and delaying vital reforms. Discover the full story and its implications.
The City watchdog has ended the freeze on motor finance complaints earlier than planned. Discover the new deadlines and the multi-billion pound implications for lenders and consumers.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.