BoE plans to ease capital rules on banks in latest loosening of post-2008 controls
Bank of England says stress tests show seven biggest lenders can weather financial hit in severe downturn Business live – latest updates The Bank of England is easing capital rules for high street banks for the first time in a decade, marking the latest attempt to loosen regulations
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FCA opens investigation into claims management company
The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into The Claims Protection Agency Limited (TCPA) following concerns about its advertising and sales tactics in relation to potential motor finance claims. The FCA is investigating what customers were told about the amount of redress they might obtain, whether they were
Read MoreArticolo 1, comma 354, della legge 30 dicembre 2024, n. 207 – Imposta sostitutiva nella misura del 5 per cento sui compensi per lavoro straordinario erogati agli infermieri dipendenti dalle aziende e dagli enti del SSN – Rettifica la risposta a interpello pubblicata il 27 ottobre 2025, n. 272 (risposta n. 308)
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How well is your council fixing your roads?
New map rates how record government pothole funding is being used. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreMichael Pettifer Insurance Brokers Limited enters liquidation
On 21 November 2025, Michael Pettifer Insurance Brokers Limited, trading as MPI Brokers, entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation. Robert Cooksey of Bridgestones Limited has been appointed as liquidator. MPI Brokers was authorised and regulated by the FCA to sell and arrange insurance policies. The firm specialised in travel insurance.If
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These Household Items Are Causing More Fires During Cold Months
Image Source: Shutterstock When temperatures drop, the risk of house fires rises, and it’s not just because of fireplaces. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly half of all U.S. home heating fires occur between December and February. Many of these fires are sparked by everyday
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UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air defence support stepped up
UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreBeware of unregulated holiday park investment schemes
A growing number of investment schemes are being promoted unlawfully, are high risk and may even be scams. We've identified a growing number of investment schemes in holiday lodges and holiday homes being promoted to UK consumers by companies that are not FCA authorised.They may be unregulated collective
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