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Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming

Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules. HM GovernmentSource

PM statement on talks in Saudi Arabia: 11 March 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the talks in Saudi Arabia. HM GovernmentSource

Letter to the Treasury Committee about the Payment Systems Regulator

Letter to the Treasury Committee regarding the announcement to consolidate the PSR and its functions primarily into the FCA. HM GovernmentSource

New powers for The Crown Estate to invest in Britain’s future

Growth-generating projects will receive significant new investment – up to £1.5 billion over the next 15 years – as a result of new powers granted to the Crown Estate, on Tuesday 11 March. HM GovernmentSource

CMA launches review of merger remedies approach and publishes new mergers charter

The CMA launches review of approach to merger remedies and publishes new Mergers Charter as next steps in its plan to enhance the UK’s merger control regime. HM GovernmentSource

NI Secretary to attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day events. HM GovernmentSource

6 Big Home Seller Mistakes That Turn Off Potential Homebuyers

When a potential buyer walks through your front door, what do they see? First impressions are really important, and many buyers will know within seconds whether the place is right for them. However, there are certain things that’ll put buyers off more than others, and rectifying them can

Statement from Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, in response to the Government’s announcement on the future of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR)

PSR colleagues have made payment systems safer, more competitive and increasingly innovative. They should be proud of the huge amount achieved.With a changed payments landscape, now is the right time to put in place a more streamlined regulatory framework. Doing so is a natural next step following recent

Animal Spirits: The Tariff Tantrum

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Betterment: See here for more information on Betterment for Financial Advisors Get a random Animal Spirits chart here On today’s show, we discuss: The US economy is heading for recession Trump won’t rule out a recession in 2025 Wall Street

Best Student Bank Account in Canada (2025 Promos Included)

Imagine racing across campus to make it to your early morning lecture when, suddenly, your coffee spills all over the front of your hoodie—the cleanest one you could find. You’ve got a lab report due, papers to write, midterms coming up fast, and you’re exhausted. Between paying rent,

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