JP Jenkins & Sapphire Partner on Pisces Market
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
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Australia's social media ban for under-16s set to widen
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers in UK
The Financial Conduct Authority will now oversee ESG ratings agencies to tackle transparency and conflict of interest concerns. A consultation is open until March 2026.
FCA pressed to investigate Treasury Budget briefings
SNP demands FCA investigation into Treasury's £20bn fiscal hole claims as OBR reveals no shortfall existed. Read the latest on Budget controversy.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
FCA Executive Director Sarah Mills Resigns from Regulator
Sarah Mills, the FCA's executive director of consumers and competition, has resigned from her role. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation and what's next.
UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
FCA Consumer Chief Sheldon Mills to Leave Watchdog
FCA executive Sheldon Mills is stepping down after eight years. He will lead a government review into AI's role in consumer financial advice. Discover the implications.
Black Friday BNPL Warning: Regulation Coming 2026
Debt charities warn shoppers about buy now, pay later risks this Black Friday as record numbers seek help. New FCA regulation begins July 2026. Read before you click.
FCA probes 20 asset managers over money laundering
The Financial Conduct Authority investigates 20 asset management firms for potential anti-money laundering failures. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Meta blocks Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in Australia
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
FCA: Consolidated Tape Could Save Traders £154m Annually
The Financial Conduct Authority reveals a consolidated tape for UK equities could deliver £154m annual savings to traders while enhancing market transparency. Discover how this reform could transform London's financial landscape.
Roblox Rolls Out Age Verification in Australia
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation tech to limit cross-generational chat, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban.
FCA Begins Private Markets Probe: Key Details
The Financial Conduct Authority has initiated a comprehensive review of private markets, examining valuation practices and liquidity concerns. Discover how this could impact UK investors.
LSE Challenger Secures Private Stock Market Licence
Aquis Exchange receives FCA approval to launch private company market, challenging LSE dominance. New platform aims to boost UK capital markets competitiveness.
Mahmood defends asylum reforms, UN backs Trump Gaza plan
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces criticism over asylum reforms. UN passes Trump's Gaza peace plan. Government to ban ticket touting. Get the full story.
Parents win £20k after wrongful school WhatsApp arrest
Hertfordshire couple compensated after police admit unlawful arrest over school complaints in private WhatsApp group. Read their full story.
FCA asks court to lift bond tape suspension
The Financial Conduct Authority has applied to the High Court to restart the bond tape contract after procurement challenges. Read the latest developments.
UK visa ban threat to African nations over migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood issues a Trump-style visa ban warning to Angola, Namibia, and DRC. Learn about the UK's sweeping asylum reforms announced today.
Bird recovery in France after pesticide ban
Insect-eating bird populations in France show 2-3% increase following EU neonicotinoid ban. Research suggests full recovery may take decades but ban proves effective for conservation.
XL Bully mauls boy, 5, in horrific Hull attack
A five-year-old boy suffered permanent scarring after being mauled by an XL Bully in Hull. The court heard no safety measures were in place during the attack that left the child with life-changing injuries.
Joseph Parker denies cocaine use after failed test
Former world champion Joseph Parker faces a potential two-year boxing ban after a positive test for cocaine. The New Zealand heavyweight denies taking any prohibited substance. Read the latest.
Journalist chased by bloodhounds in hunting alternative
Guardian journalist Matthew Weaver experiences 'clean boot hunting' as government plans could make this the only legal way to hunt with hounds in England and Wales.
Clean-Boot Hunting: Human Quarry Chased by Bloodhounds
Guardian journalist experiences clean-boot hunting, the legal alternative to fox hunting where bloodhounds chase human runners across the English countryside. Discover this growing pursuit.
British Basketball Federation goes into liquidation
The British Basketball Federation has ceased trading and entered liquidation due to financial difficulties, marking a major crisis for UK basketball. Discover what's next for the sport.
China voices 'extreme disappointment' with Dutch minister
China expresses extreme disappointment with the Dutch minister over a semiconductor supply chain crisis that brought the global car industry to a halt. Read the full story.
AfD backs US terror ban on anti-fascist groups
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes US designation of European anti-fascist groups as terrorist organisations, urging Berlin to follow suit. Historians warn of dangerous precedent.
Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker could be banned for two years after a positive cocaine test. The test was taken on the day he lost to Fabio Wardley. Read the latest.
England faces widespread drought in 2026
The Environment Agency warns England faces a widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall, risking hosepipe bans and crop damage. Urgent water conservation is needed.
FCA expands Leeds office in major regional push
The Financial Conduct Authority is significantly expanding its Leeds presence, doubling its office space as part of its strategy to decentralise financial regulation from London.
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