Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s
Australian regulators are targeting Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for children, raising questions about online safety and gaming platform regulation worldwide.
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Meta told to stop PG-13 ratings on Instagram
Social media giant Meta faces regulatory crackdown as UK watchdog demands immediate removal of controversial age-rating system from Instagram content.
UK bans choking in pornography in new online safety law
A landmark UK law banning the depiction of strangulation in pornography comes into force, aiming to protect performers and challenge the normalisation of dangerous sexual practices.
BDO fined £6.5m for fake audit evidence
The UK's accounting watchdog has handed BDO a massive £6.5 million penalty after discovering the audit giant fabricated documents and misled investigators in the Aldermore Bank audit case.
Australia's $33bn Tobacco Tax Crisis: Black Market Boom
Australia faces a staggering $33 billion tax shortfall as illicit tobacco trade flourishes, with government revenue projections up in smoke despite world's highest cigarette prices.
Legal Sector Charges Ahead with AI Governance as UK Government Lags
Britain's top law firms are taking artificial intelligence oversight into their own hands, developing comprehensive frameworks while Westminster delays crucial legislation.
UK Proposes Sweeping Gambling Reforms with Stricter Checks
The UK government unveils sweeping gambling reforms including mandatory financial risk assessments, tighter advertising rules, and enhanced player protections in a major regulatory overhaul.
Australia Considers Social Media Downvote Ban
Australia considers banning social media downvotes after Reddit's controversial feature fuels online toxicity and political manipulation. Could this reshape digital discourse worldwide?
Tice Pledges Major Reform of City Regulation
Reform UK chairman Richard Tice unveils radical plan to overhaul financial regulation, claiming current rules are stifling London's competitiveness and investment growth.
Lloyds Boss: Don't Penalise Banks Amid Private Credit Jitters
Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn urges regulators against imposing stricter capital requirements on traditional banks as the private credit market shows signs of strain, warning it could harm the UK economy.
Water bosses lose bonuses as Ofwat cracks down
Regulator blocks executive payouts at six water companies amid public outrage over sewage spills and service failures. New rules give Ofwat power to veto bonuses.
Vanquis warns of £7m FCA motor finance hit
Subprime lender Vanquis Banking Group faces a potential £7 million hit from the FCA's motor finance review, warning of 'material uncertainty' if the regulator doesn't change course.
Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Sydney Tobacco Stores Shut in Historic Health Crackdown
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child resemblance probe
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
Telegraph bidder faces editorial independence breach probe
The frontrunner to acquire The Telegraph faces regulatory scrutiny after reports emerge of potential violations in safeguarding editorial independence during takeover negotiations.
TalkTV breached impartiality rules over election claims
The broadcasting regulator has ruled that TalkTV breached impartiality standards by airing unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections without adequate challenge or context.
Maldives bans smoking for post-2007 generation
The Maldives introduces a groundbreaking tobacco ban prohibiting anyone born after 2007 from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating a 'smoke-free generation' in the island paradise.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
In a controversial move, Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, sparking debate about cryptocurrency regulation and presidential power.
Radiographers warn of unsafe high street baby scans
Exclusive: Medical professionals raise alarm about unregulated private pregnancy scans, warning parents of potential risks and misdiagnosis from non-NHS providers.
Rachel Reeves's Banking Reforms: Limited Impact Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed banking reforms promise stability over radical change, with experts suggesting limited impact on competition and consumer choice in the UK financial sector.
UK Must Stop Dithering Over Digital Finance
Britain risks losing its financial crown as government delays on digital finance reforms threaten to push innovation overseas. Industry leaders demand urgent action.
Private Credit: Financial Saviour or Modern Ponzi?
As private credit reshapes global finance, experts debate whether this $2.1 trillion market represents genuine innovation or a ticking time bomb for investors.
Maldives enforces world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking lifetime ban preventing anyone born after 2007 from ever buying tobacco products, creating the world's first 'smoke-free generation'.
Unregulated Sperm Donor Defies Court Warnings
A man known as 'Joe Donor' persists in advertising unregulated fertility services despite legal action, raising serious concerns about patient safety and reproductive rights in the UK.
ADHD Coaching: The Unregulated Mental Health Crisis
An investigation reveals the worrying reality of ADHD coaching in the UK, where unqualified practitioners make bold claims while charging premium prices in a completely unregulated industry.
FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'
The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.
FCA warns over wealth consolidator risks
UK financial watchdog reveals serious concerns about conflicts of interest and unsustainable borrowing practices among wealth management consolidators, warning of potential consumer harm.
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