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?
Vanity Fair suspends Olivia Nuzzi after a controversial interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn about the ethical breach and its impact on media standards.
Leicester City marks a painful anniversary, a decade on from their historic Premier League win. Explore the club's financial struggles, relegation, and uncertain future.
Political writer Olivia Nuzzi's temporary contract at Vanity Fair expires this month, with her future uncertain following a series of damaging allegations published by her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza. Read the full analysis.
HSBC concludes its search for a new chair, while Citigroup reshuffles its UK investment banking leadership. Get the latest on major moves in London's financial sector.
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Australia is set to ban under-16s from social media from 10 December 2025. We examine how it works, the controversy, and whether the UK could follow suit.
A damning parliamentary report reveals 'systemic failures' led to the collapse of a major China espionage trial, warning the issues could be repeated. Read the full findings.
A parliamentary inquiry warns 'serious systemic failures' caused the China spy case to collapse, with risks it could happen again. Read the key findings and recommendations.
A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, defends the nation's Online Safety Act against US criticism, highlighting its role in protecting citizens from online harm. Read the full story.
Girlguiding has announced it will no longer accept transgender girls as new members following legal advice after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender. Read the full story.
Former SBS presenter Mary Kostakidis alleges a racial discrimination case is a bid to 'undermine and discredit' her over Israel-Gaza commentary. Read the latest from the Federal Court.
The UK's independent terrorism legislation reviewer warns the new national security strategy fails to address escalating online dangers, where almost all terrorism now begins. Read the critical analysis.
Islington Council has identified nine potential sites for permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches, sparking hope after years of delay. The consultation faces fears of a 'shameful' public backlash.
An 18-year-old student's late-night dorm room project became Alabama's official voting map, beating professional cartographers in a landmark court decision that empowers citizen participation.
Explore the ongoing legal battles and policy delays seven months after the Supreme Court's landmark gender definition ruling. Discover the impacts on services and new lawsuits.
Internal tensions mount at UK's human rights watchdog as impasse over single-sex spaces guidance distracts from critical issues. New appointments could reshape approach.
A 16-year-old girl was among three people shot at a California shopping centre on Black Friday, causing 'complete chaos'. Police say the incident was isolated. Read the full report.
Your complete guide to JLS at London's O2 Arena. Get set times, the full setlist, support act details, and how to grab last-minute tickets for the 2025 Hits Tour.
Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.
After intense 72-hour negotiations, Australia's government and Greens strike deal to overhaul environmental protection laws, heralding a new era for nature and productivity.
Johnny Cash's estate files lawsuit against Coca-Cola for using a tribute act's voice in advert without permission under Tennessee's new Elvis Act. Discover the legal battle.
Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
The Albanese government secures a landmark deal with the Greens to rewrite Australia's environmental protection laws, marking a major political victory. Discover the details and implications.
The Trump administration is moving to abandon stringent soot pollution standards, a reversal experts warn could lead to thousands of premature deaths and undermine public health protections.
A Westminster accountant's £2,500 window replacement spirals to £16,000 due to planning rules and building safety regulations. Discover why he feels 'punished for doing the right thing'.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.