UK Water Firms to Get 'MOT Checks' in New Crackdown
UK water companies face new 'MOT checks' and 'no notice' inspections in a major regulatory overhaul to fix failing pipes and sewage spills. The government claims it will save households £125m.
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Major Shake-Up Planned for UK Merger Investigations
The UK government is set to unveil its most significant reforms to competition regulation in decades, centralising power within the CMA. Read the full details here.
Met Commissioner calls for dramatic police reform
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley brands the current policing model 'out of date' and calls for a dramatic overhaul, including reducing the 43 forces in England and Wales.
Vallance: AI to Transform Jobs, Khan Warns of Unemployment
Science Minister Patrick Vallance says AI and robotics will enhance jobs, starting in warehouses. Mayor Sadiq Khan warns of mass unemployment. Read the latest on UK tech policy.
City pushes back against EU integration in Starmer's plan
Senior City figures warn against reintroducing EU rules for financial services, fearing it will stifle London's post-Brexit recovery and regulatory innovation. Read the full analysis.
UK Fintech Leads Europe as Global Competition Intensifies
UK fintech attracted $3.6bn in 2025, dominating Europe but facing pressure from India and the US. Read the full analysis of the sector's strengths and regulatory challenges.
US Defends 'Jolt' Warning to Europe Over Economic Decline
A senior Trump official insists stark US warnings about Europe's 'civilisational erasure' are a call for pro-growth reform, not an insult, amid threats over steel tariffs and tech laws.
London's 2026 Future: Choices Over Rhetoric
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
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.
Monsanto Roundup safety study retracted over ethics
A pivotal 2000 paper claiming glyphosate was safe has been retracted after evidence of Monsanto's influence. Regulators had cited it for years. Read the full investigation.
Why 2026 is private markets' regulatory reckoning
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
NDIS plans to be decided by computer with limited appeal
Exclusive: A major NDIS revamp will see funding decisions automated by computer, drastically reducing human discretion and appeal options for participants. Read the full details.
Australia announces major defence bureaucracy overhaul
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
Wealth investors fuel private markets growth surge
Carne Group CEO predicts 20% private markets growth driven by wealth managers and private banks. Discover how regulatory changes are reshaping investment strategies.
Reeves Faces £700m Fish vs Energy Crisis Decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
UK Adopts Danish Immigration Model: Radical Overhaul
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces UK immigration reforms inspired by Denmark's controversial policies. Learn how this affects asylum seekers and British society.
FCA expands Leeds office in major regional push
The Financial Conduct Authority is significantly expanding its Leeds presence, doubling its office space as part of its strategy to decentralise financial regulation from London.
FCA hires US and Canadian regulators for international expertise
The Financial Conduct Authority strengthens its international team with senior hires from US and Canadian regulators. Mark White and Rob Hegarty join to enhance regulatory oversight.
AI becomes UK businesses' first line of defence
Nearly half of UK businesses now direct all resilience investment to AI, tripling spending on supply chains or talent. Discover how regulatory pressure is driving this shift.
London's Retail & Culture Sectors Seek Investment Boost
Top industry leaders call for regulatory reform and cultural investment to sustain London's global position. Discover the key insights from the Central London Alliance panel.
Prevent counter-terrorism strategy needs major overhaul
An independent commission warns the UK's Prevent strategy is no longer fit for purpose, calling for a radical overhaul to better address evolving terror threats. Discover the key findings.
England's Curriculum Overhaul: 10 Key Changes Revealed
A landmark review proposes sweeping reforms to England's education system, focusing on AI literacy, mental health support, and core knowledge - discover what's changing for students and teachers.
New Body to Run Military Housing in MoD Overhaul
The Ministry of Defence announces major overhaul with new agency to manage armed forces accommodation after widespread criticism from service personnel and their families about housing conditions.
South London Housing Association Downgraded in Crisis
A major South London housing provider faces regulatory downgrade after financial struggles and governance failures, raising concerns for thousands of tenants across the capital.
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