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A pivotal 2000 paper claiming glyphosate was safe has been retracted after evidence of Monsanto's influence.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.
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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.
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.
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.
Streeting's NHS Reform: Sink or Save for Labour?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils radical NHS restructuring plan to cut 18,000 jobs and redirect £1bn to frontline care. Can this high-stakes gamble save both the health service and Labour's political future?
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.
Police and Crime Commissioners to be abolished
Labour government scraps PCC roles, transferring powers to mayors in policing shakeup that promises £100m savings by 2029. Read the full details.
Young Brits Reveal Why Reform UK Gains Traction
A panel of young Britons explains why Nigel Farage's Reform UK appeals to disillusioned youth and offers solutions beyond Westminster politics. Discover their insights on rebuilding political engagement.
Green Candidate: Break Up Met Police After Racism Report
Hackney's Green mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett calls to dismantle the Met following a damning report revealing systemic racism. Discover the findings and political reactions.
Reform UK accused of racism over student leader pick
Reform UK faces racism accusations after appointing Matthew Goodwin, who claims minority ethnic Britons aren't always 'British'. Political backlash grows.
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.
Reform UK pulls out of BBC documentary
Nigel Farage's Reform UK ceases cooperation with BBC documentary after controversial Trump speech edit. Party cites lost trust in broadcaster. Full details on the fallout.
Business Leaders Call for Bold Tax Reform in London
Senior business leaders gathered in Westminster to demand pro-growth tax policies, warning that current high taxes are driving wealth overseas and stifling UK economic recovery.
Reform UK pulls out of BBC film over Trump edit row
Reform UK cancels participation in BBC documentary after trust breakdown over edited Trump speech. Party cites 'disinformation' as US president threatens $1bn lawsuit against broadcaster.
Care home manager loophole exposed after deaths
A grieving daughter reveals how a care home manager prevented from CQC registration now oversees multiple homes, exposing dangerous gaps in care sector regulation.
Starmer: Racism returning to UK politics
PM Keir Starmer warns divisive hard-right politics is tearing Britain apart and signals end to two-child benefit cap in budget. Read the full interview analysis.
5-Year State Pension Guarantee Proposed for UK Families
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb proposes a 5-year minimum State Pension guarantee, allowing heirs to inherit payments if retirees die early. Discover how this reform aims to create fairness.
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.
Howard Backs Four-Year Parliamentary Terms
Former PM John Howard joins current leader in rare bipartisan call for four-year parliamentary terms, marking 50th anniversary of Whitlam's dismissal. Read the full story.
Reform UK AMs Criticised for Missing Remembrance Event
Reform UK's London Assembly Members face criticism for absence from City Hall's Remembrance Day service. Discover the reasons given and political reactions.
Gender Divide in 1950s UK Schools' Curriculum
Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.
Reeves to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
Mamdani's Policies Reshape New York Politics
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's once-controversial policies on housing and healthcare are becoming mainstream political discourse, signalling a significant shift in American urban politics.
Labour MPs revive Tribune to challenge Reform party
In a dramatic political move, Labour MPs are resurrecting the legendary Tribune group to counter the growing threat from Nigel Farage's Reform party, signalling a major shift in Westminster's power dynamics.
Australia Needs Political Shake-Up: Mamdani-Style Reform
As Australian politics faces mounting criticism over stagnation and disconnect, experts are calling for radical reform. Discover why a transformative 'Mamdani-style' overhaul might be exactly what Westminster-style democracy needs to reconnect with citize
Judge orders Chicago immigration facility improvements
A US district judge mandates immediate improvements to Chicago's overcrowded immigration processing centre, citing 'unacceptable' conditions and constitutional violations.
Reform UK suspends Kent councillor in latest party crisis
Kent County Council member Isabella Kemp becomes the latest Reform UK representative suspended amid internal party turmoil and mounting controversies.
Schwimmer urges Reeves to unleash £100bn stock market boom
London Stock Exchange chief Julia Hoggett joins forces with former boss Xavier Rolet in urgent plea to Rachel Reeves to unlock Britain's investment potential and spark £100bn market boom.
Richard Tice admits humans may impact climate change
In a dramatic reversal, Reform UK chairman Richard Tice admits humans may impact climate change, contradicting his previous dismissal of the concept as 'absolute garbage' during a heated Sky News interview.
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