FCA explores if finfluencers can boost UK investment rates
The UK's financial watchdog is investigating whether social media 'finfluencers' can help close the nation's investment gap. Discover the risks, regulations, and potential impact.
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Landlords fined £700k for illegal 'shoebox' flats
Two landlords have been ordered to pay £679,142 after illegally converting a family home into six cramped flats. Brent Council vows to crack down on rogue operators.
Former Jefferies Banker Pleads Not Guilty to Insider Dealing
A former Jefferies banker and his associate have pleaded not guilty to insider dealing charges linked to a £70k profit. Their trial is scheduled for January 2028. Read the full details.
FCA fines ex-Carillion directors for misleading investors
The FCA has fined two former Carillion directors over £370,000 for failing to alert investors to serious financial problems before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details.
Carillion finance directors fined by FCA for market abuse
The FCA has fined former Carillion finance directors Richard Adam and Zafar Khan a total of £371,700 for making misleading statements. Read the full details of the City watchdog's crackdown.
Michelin-Starred Breakfast Tasting Menu Debuts in London
Pavyllon London unveils the capital's first Michelin-starred breakfast tasting menu from 10 January. The five-course weekend experience, priced at £70, redefines morning dining in Mayfair.
FCA ends private equity consolidation probe with no action
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
FCA to oversee law firms in money laundering crackdown
UK law firms brace for a major anti-money laundering overhaul as the FCA takes over regulation. Sharper penalties and stricter scrutiny aim to clean up the UK's £100bn dirty money reputation ahead of a 2027 FATF review.
55% of UK Savers Use AI for Financial Guidance
New research reveals a surge in Brits using ChatGPT for investment decisions, averaging £2,350 per user. Discover the risks and regulatory changes shaping this trend.
Council stands firm on nurse's £1k fine despite petition
Over 1,200 people have signed a petition urging Hounslow Council to cancel a £1,000 fine issued to an NHS nurse for placing a cardboard envelope by full bins. The council has refused. Read the full story and find out how to take action.
Motor Finance Scandal: FCA's £11bn Scheme Faces Backlash
The FCA's motor finance redress scheme faces fierce criticism from both banks and consumer groups. With £11bn at stake and a potential legal battle looming, find out what happens next in 2026.
Heathrow taxi driver fined £658 for illegal parking
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
Staley and Summers named in Epstein will documents
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.
11 PE-Backed Firms Fail UK Climate Disclosure Rules
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.
Ryanair fined €256m by Italy for hindering ticket agents
Italy's competition authority fines Ryanair €256m for abusing its market power to limit online travel agency sales. The airline vows to appeal as it hits a record €31bn valuation.
FCA lifts £100 contactless card payment limit
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.
£100 Contactless Card Limit Scrapped in UK
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.
WH Smith Investigated by FCA Over Accounting Woes
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into WH Smith following accounting errors in its US division. CEO resigns as profit forecasts are slashed.
Camden festive bin collection changes and tree rules
Camden Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025/26, plus details on Christmas tree recycling points and disposal rules to avoid fines.
FCA Scraps £100 Contactless Cap, Banks Set Own Limits
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.
FCA increases scrutiny of home and travel insurers
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.
ANZ shareholders reject executive pay plan for second year
ANZ shareholders have delivered a second consecutive strike against the bank's executive remuneration report, following a year of record fines and thousands of job cuts. Explore the fallout from the heated AGM.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fined €20k by UEFA for racist chanting
UEFA sanctions Maccabi Tel Aviv with a €20,000 fine and suspended away fan ban following anti-Arab chanting. Read the full details and political fallout here.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fined €20k by UEFA for fan chants
UEFA fines Maccabi Tel Aviv €20,000 and issues a suspended away fan ban following anti-Arab chanting. The sanction follows a controversial earlier ban at Aston Villa. Read the full story.
Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Paddy Power Betfair pays £2m over gambling safeguards
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m after Gambling Commission finds it acted too slowly to protect customers, including one who staked £86,000 in 16 days. Read the full investigation details.
Sushi Tetsu: London's Coveted Omakase Gem
Discover Sushi Tetsu in Clerkenwell, a 7-seat omakase restaurant offering exquisite sushi in an intimate setting. Tips on securing a booking inside.
Paddy Power Betfair fined £2m by Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission has issued a £2m penalty to Paddy Power Betfair for serious social responsibility failures. Discover the details of the case and the regulator's warning.
FCA overhaul could end mandatory annual reviews
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.
US Senators Face Backlash for Muslim Ban Calls
Republican senators Tommy Tuberville and Randy Fine face condemnation from Democrats and civil rights groups for Islamophobic remarks calling for a Muslim travel ban and deportations.
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