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In September the median rate of perceived inflation over the previous 12 months increased to 3.6% from 3.5% in August. Median expectations for inflation over the next 12 months also increased, to 3.1% from 3.0%. Median …
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Speaker: Ashley Alder, Chair Event: Michael D. Gill Lecture on International Financial Regulatory Understanding and Cooperation Delivered: 13 October 2026 Note: This is a drafted speech and may differ from the delivered…
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World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol
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Restrictions have been placed on 6 unregulated lenders, known as Annex 1 firms, after the FCA raised concerns about their anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures while assessing their applications.
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Great Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen.
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Elon Musk has reportedly invested approximately $1bn in Skydance, the new media empire led by David Ellison.
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Speaker: Nikhil Rathi, chief executive Event: Corporation of the City of London’s annual City Dinner Delivered: 22 October 2026 Note: This is a drafted speech and may differ from the delivered version.
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The number of financial services roles required to face enhanced checks from regulators will fall significantly under proposals that will support growth. The changes are expected to save firms around £2 billion over a 1…
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The Committee discussed the developing strategies for attracting and retaining early career talent in the securities finance industry. Development and retainment strategies aimed to provide early career staff with oppor…
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For the last 20 years, Britain was unable to put a barrel on its tanks without buying from abroad. Relying on foreign allies seemed like a reasonable choice during years of relative security (for wealthy countries at le…
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Judge threatens to dismiss Trump’s BBC lawsuit unless he cooperates with discovery process and sits for deposition
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Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage
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The defence secretary, Wes Streeting, has said Britain should prepare for the threat of “state-sponsored terrorism” by hostile powers targeting everyday infrastructure as part of a national conversation about resilience…
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Police in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the financial and tax affairs of the former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich following a report by the Guardian and media partners .
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We have signed an agreement for a new office at 2 Wellington Place, which will become our long-term home in Leeds from 2028.
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Andy Burnham has been urged by one of his most senior former advisers to tax internet sales more heavily than in-store purchases to help “level the playing field” for struggling high streets.
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Meta has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to help him foot a possible California wealth tax targeting billionaires.
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Websites around the world have been hit by millions of attempts to exploit a recently discovered vulnerability in their code, cybersecurity companies have said, as the US National Security Agency warned the flaw could a…
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Sainsbury’s has warned of a “pretty challenging” market in the run-up to Christmas as households are “finding it tough” and food producers face rising costs.
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See if you can do a better job than John Healey at creating a budget that keeps MPs and the bond markets onside
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Barclays is cutting around 5,000 staff this year as it introduces more artificial intelligence (AI) into its processes.
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Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next month
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Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition
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In a few days the busiest shopping street in Europe will be closed to traffic. The hope is that an unloved and polluted thoroughfare will turn into somewhere that people actually want to spend time