Vanquis warns of £7m FCA motor finance hit
Subprime lender Vanquis Banking Group faces a potential £7 million hit from the FCA's motor finance review, warning of 'material uncertainty' if the regulator doesn't change course.
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Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Croydon's £32M funding gap vs Lambeth sparks outrage
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child resemblance probe
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
MPs: Watchdog Sides With Lenders in Car Finance Scandal
A cross-party committee of MPs has launched a scathing attack on the Financial Conduct Authority, claiming its car finance redress scheme favours lenders over consumers in a multi-billion pound mis-selling scandal.
Telegraph bidder faces editorial independence breach probe
The frontrunner to acquire The Telegraph faces regulatory scrutiny after reports emerge of potential violations in safeguarding editorial independence during takeover negotiations.
TalkTV breached impartiality rules over election claims
The broadcasting regulator has ruled that TalkTV breached impartiality standards by airing unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections without adequate challenge or context.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
In a controversial move, Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, sparking debate about cryptocurrency regulation and presidential power.
Radiographers warn of unsafe high street baby scans
Exclusive: Medical professionals raise alarm about unregulated private pregnancy scans, warning parents of potential risks and misdiagnosis from non-NHS providers.
Rachel Reeves's Banking Reforms: Limited Impact Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed banking reforms promise stability over radical change, with experts suggesting limited impact on competition and consumer choice in the UK financial sector.
UK Must Stop Dithering Over Digital Finance
Britain risks losing its financial crown as government delays on digital finance reforms threaten to push innovation overseas. Industry leaders demand urgent action.
Private Credit: Financial Saviour or Modern Ponzi?
As private credit reshapes global finance, experts debate whether this $2.1 trillion market represents genuine innovation or a ticking time bomb for investors.
HMRC accused of privacy law breaches in child benefit crackdown
Tax authorities face scrutiny as privacy experts reveal HMRC likely broke data protection laws while investigating child benefit claims, raising serious concerns about citizen privacy rights.
Unregulated Sperm Donor Defies Court Warnings
A man known as 'Joe Donor' persists in advertising unregulated fertility services despite legal action, raising serious concerns about patient safety and reproductive rights in the UK.
South London council in child exploitation report
A south London local authority finds itself under the spotlight after being identified in a major government report examining child exploitation risks across the country, raising serious questions about safeguarding practices.
ADHD Coaching: The Unregulated Mental Health Crisis
An investigation reveals the worrying reality of ADHD coaching in the UK, where unqualified practitioners make bold claims while charging premium prices in a completely unregulated industry.
FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'
The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.
FCA warns over wealth consolidator risks
UK financial watchdog reveals serious concerns about conflicts of interest and unsustainable borrowing practices among wealth management consolidators, warning of potential consumer harm.
SEND transport crisis leaves vulnerable pupils stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how skyrocketing transport expenses are forcing vulnerable SEND pupils to miss school, with costs surging by millions and families facing impossible choices.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar for exam
Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
Senate blocks Trump tariff powers in bipartisan vote
In a stunning bipartisan move, the US Senate has voted to prevent Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs without congressional approval, setting up a major constitutional clash.
O2 criticised by Ofcom for undermining pricing rules
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has slammed O2 for tactics that 'go against the spirit' of new consumer protection rules, raising concerns about industry compliance with pricing transparency reforms.
TikTok accused of safety commitment U-turn
Exclusive: The popular video-sharing platform stands accused of reneging on crucial child protection commitments, sparking outrage among safety campaigners and MPs.
Extremists Using Social Media to Incite Political Violence
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming surge in online radicalisation as tech platforms struggle to contain extremist content targeting mainstream politics.
Fertility clinic error sparks embryo legal battle
Couples are taking urgent legal action against a London fertility clinic after an administrative error threatened the destruction of their frozen embryos, raising serious questions about oversight in the UK fertility industry.
Character AI bans suicide content after child safety probe
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI takes drastic measures to block suicide-related content following Guardian investigation revealing risks to vulnerable children and teenagers.
Supreme CBD: Third strike from advertising watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority has reprimanded Supreme CBD for the third time over unsubstantiated health claims and irresponsible marketing practices.
California AG Scrutinises OpenAI's For-Profit Conversion
California's Attorney General launches scrutiny of OpenAI's governance shift as tech giant transitions from non-profit to capped-profit model, raising ethical concerns.
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