SIA consults on proposals to further toughen criminality criteria for licence applications
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today (11 March 2025) launched a consultation on changes it is proposing to make to its licensing criteria. HM GovernmentSource
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‘Biggest building boom’ in a generation through planning reforms
Homes and key infrastructure will be built faster under Planning and Infrastructure Bill HM GovernmentSource
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Letter to registered providers: Data requirements for 2025-26
Copy of a letter about data collection sent to registered providers of social housing HM GovernmentSource
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Sir Hamid Patel appointed as interim Chair of Ofsted Board
Sir Hamid Patel has been appointed to serve as interim Chair of the Ofsted Board until a successor is found for Dame Christine Ryan, who announced in November that she would be stepping down this year. HM GovernmentSource
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Ten people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd in Wrexham ceremony
The efforts of 10 people from across Clwyd have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county. HM GovernmentSource
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SFE full-time undergraduate applications are now open for 2025 to 2026
2025 to 2026: SFE full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open HM GovernmentSource
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The FCA invites applications for a bond consolidated tape provider
A UK bond consolidated tape (CT) will collate data on transactions, such as prices and volumes, and brings together information on trades executed on trading venues and over-the-counter with a broker. The CT will provide investors with high quality data on a timely basis, and ensure it is
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Evan Parubets financial advisor
Meet Evan Parubets Evan Parubets is the Head of Advisory Services Team at Steadyhand in Toronto. He is a shareholder of the firm and works with clients, providing advice on asset mix, portfolio construction and monitoring, and other related issues. Parubets has 25 years of industry experience, starting
Read MoreOur position on sustainability regulations and UK defence
Our sustainability rules do not prevent investment in or financefor defence companies. The financial sector plays a vital role in supporting all sectors, including defence.There is nothing in our rules, including those related to sustainability, that prevents investment or finance for defence companies.Our sustainable finance rules apply to
Read MoreFCA responds to final report into Safe Hands complaints
We continue to have the utmost sympathy for the people who have lost money because of Safe Hands. We do not agree with the Commissioner’s finding that we didn’t identify significant risks in relation to this firm. We had limited powers to act against funeral plan providers before
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