Bill Kingdom, FCA Architect, Dies at 78
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.
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.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Seventy years after Rosa Parks's arrest, a historian reveals the long, uncertain struggle behind the iconic boycott. Discover the true cost of courage and its lessons for today.
The FCA launches a plan to double the mutuals sector, aiming to provide affordable credit and protect vulnerable borrowers from illegal lenders. Could a 'Fair Banking Act' force high street banks to help?
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
UK banks and lenders set to avoid £2bn in corporation tax on compensation for the motor finance scandal. Ministers urged to close the loophole. Read the full story.
A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the refinery crisis, retailer margins, and the CMA's upcoming report.
UK drivers face stubbornly high petrol and diesel costs despite a drop in oil prices. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over alleged profiteering and complex supply chains.
As oil prices drop, UK drivers still face high fuel costs. We examine the clash between retailers, regulators, and campaigners over pump prices and profiteering claims.
UK drivers face stubbornly high fuel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the clash between retailers and regulators, and when a new price transparency scheme might help.
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
A leadership professor counters calls to retire 'mansplaining', citing research that shows authority is still perceived as male. Read the full debate on gender and language.
Irish authorities are urged to investigate Microsoft for allegedly processing data that facilitated war crimes by the Israeli military, following Guardian revelations of mass Palestinian surveillance.
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 UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
The UK government faces calls for stronger action on the baby formula crisis, as new measures fall short of a price cap. Discover the impact on families and the CMA's key recommendations.
The ASA has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making unsubstantiated environmental claims. Discover how regulators are cracking down on greenwashing.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading 'sustainable' claims. Discover the details of the crackdown.
Ediphy agrees to lift suspension on FCA's £4.8m bond trading data contract, aiming to provide market certainty and avoid delays to the consolidated tape. Read the latest.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Ofsted warns of a crisis as children's homes surge in cheap areas, not where needed. Vulnerable teens face unsafe, unregistered placements costing up to £30k a week. Urgent reform demanded.
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.
Revolut faces scrutiny after failing to inform UK watchdogs that CEO Nik Storonsky shifted his residency to the UAE. The fintech giant insists the move doesn't affect management.
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
70 years after Rosa Parks' protest, explore how civil disobedience faces new challenges in today's political climate. Discover the organised resistance behind the myth.
An ocean conservation charity has lost its High Court bid against the Government over nearly 30 oil and gas exploration licences. Discover the legal ruling and its implications for UK climate policy.
Survey data reveals a growing gender gap in marriage aspirations among young people. Discover why women are increasingly opting out of traditional relationships and what this means for modern partnerships.
Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German head of state to visit Guernica for remembrance ceremony of 1937 Nazi bombing atrocity. Read his powerful message.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.