Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed?
New PM has prioritised small fixes to show voters Labour can make a real difference, and government insiders are delighted at the public’s reaction
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FCA calls on private market firms to manage conflicts of interest in line with rapid growth
Private market firms vary in how well they identify and manage conflicts of interest, according to an FCA review.
Beyond borders: Regulating the risks we share
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…
AI-Driven Market Volatility: Impact on Equities and Digital Assets
The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates various sectors, including the markets. The recent volatility in AI stocks has highlighted…
Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week.
Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol
FCA restricts 6 firms following concerns over anti-money laundering controls
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.
U.S. prepared for prolonged Iran conflict, Trump envoy tells FT
The Trump administration is concentrating US military forces in the Middle East and Europe for a vast expansion of US imperialism’s war against Iran.
ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – September 2026
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 …
UK consumer confidence falls at fastest rate since Brexit vote as cost of living bites
Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budget
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
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.
Market integrity in a digital age
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.
Elon Musk reportedly invests $1bn in David Ellison’s Skydance
Elon Musk has reportedly invested approximately $1bn in Skydance, the new media empire led by David Ellison.
Regulators unveil plans to simplify Senior Manager and Certification Regime
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…
US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBC
Judge threatens to dismiss Trump’s BBC lawsuit unless he cooperates with discovery process and sits for deposition
Race to rearm: Telford gun hall brings tank barrel production back to the UK
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…
Revealed: billionaire Reform donor was in business with foundation linked to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage
Cyprus police investigate financial and tax affairs of ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
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 .
Minutes of the Securities Lending Committee meeting – September 2026
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…
UK must prepare for infrastructure attacks by hostile states, says Streeting
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…
Websites across world hit by millions of attempts to exploit PHP code flaw
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…
Tax online sales more heavily to save high streets, Burnham urged
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.
Leeds office move
We have signed an agreement for a new office at 2 Wellington Place, which will become our long-term home in Leeds from 2028.
Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze
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.