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Hargreaves Lansdown names Vanguard's Benchener as new CEO

The UK's largest investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, has appointed Matt Benchener from Vanguard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2026. Discover the strategic move shaping the retail investment landscape.

London station's platform was dedicated to milk trains

Discover the fascinating history of West Ealing station, once home to a platform solely for milk trains serving a local creamery. Now part of the Elizabeth line, its past is a story of London's rural roots.

Hargreaves Lansdown names Vanguard's Dan Olley as CEO

Bristol-based investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Dan Olley, a former Vanguard and Refinitiv executive, as its new CEO. Discover the strategic implications for the UK's retail investment sector.

Ofcom probes X's AI Grok as ministers use platform

UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok. We analyse the implications for a platform widely used by government officials. Plus, Zahawi's defection to Reform UK.

Hedge Fund Targets Edinburgh Worldwide in Hostile Takeover

Former Pensions Minister Ros Altmann warns that Saba Capital's aggressive tactics against UK investment trusts like Edinburgh Worldwide (EWIT) endanger patient capital. Retail investors must vote to protect long-term interests.

Musk's X blocks free Grok AI over child abuse images

Elon Musk's X platform restricts its Grok AI tool after it was used to create sexualised images of women and children, sparking a major political row in the UK over online safety and regulation.

Grok AI's 'Spicy Mode' Fuels Deepfake Porn Crisis

Elon Musk's Grok AI is being used to create non-consensual explicit imagery of women and children on X, exposing the dangers of unregulated technology. Discover the full story and its impact on civil rights.

Grok AI used to create nonconsensual images, study finds

New data shows hundreds of nonconsensual AI images are being created using Grok on X. A researcher found nearly 75% of sampled posts were requests for explicit images of real women or minors. Read the full investigation.

Investment Association Turns to Finfluencers

The UK's Investment Association is partnering with financial influencers to boost retail investment. Discover how this strategy aims to demystify markets and engage a new generation.

US investor dials up attacks on UK investment trust

Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.

Grok AI 'see-through bikini' loophole exploited

A UK photographer says she's been targeted over 100 times by trolls using Grok AI to create sexualised images via a 'see-through bikini' prompt. Read her story and the official response.

Musk's AI Grok used for fake sexual images of mother

Ashley St Clair, mother of Elon Musk's son, says Grok AI was used to create non-consensual fake sexual images of her, including as a child. She condemns the 'revenge porn' and platform inaction.

Private Capital Reshapes Sports Finance Future

Explore how institutional private capital is transforming football, Formula 1, and sports infrastructure as a mature asset class. Discover why London is at the heart of this financial shift.

X Wins Appeal Over Charlie Kirk Video Ban in Australia

Elon Musk's X platform successfully appealed to lift a geo-block on footage of the Charlie Kirk shooting in Australia. The review board reclassified the video as R18+, citing its significance as a public record.

EIB bosses stay cautious on hiring despite 2026 boom

Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.

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