Cost of TV licence fee set for 2026/27
The annual cost of a TV licence will rise to £180 from 1 April 2026, as required by the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement, in line with inflation. HM GovernmentSource
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Eight people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan
Three people have been awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan, Professor Peter Vaughan CBE QPM CStJ. HM GovernmentSource
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Landmark agreements secured after first UK-China Financial Working Group in Beijing
British jobs and businesses to be supported by enhanced cooperation with China in financial services HM GovernmentSource
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Prime Minister appoints expert Cost of Living Champion
The Prime Minister has directly appointed Lord Richard Walker as the Government’s Cost of Living Champion today. HM GovernmentSource
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Innovative low-carbon businesses invited to apply for new Climate Finance Accelerator Malaysia
The UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) has launched in Malaysia, helping the country progress in its journey to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. HM GovernmentSource
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Gemini Payments UK Ltd and Gemini Intergalactic UK Ltd exit the UK market
From 6 April 2026, Gemini is closing all customer accounts in the UK. Gemini Payments UK, Ltd (GPUK) is authorised by the FCA to issue electronic money (e-money) and provide payment services.Gemini Intergalactic UK, Ltd (GIUK) offers cryptoasset products. These activities are not regulated by the FCA, although
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UK exposed to ‘serious harm’ by failure to tackle AI risks, MPs warn
Government, Bank of England and FCA criticised for taking ‘wait-and-see’ approach to AI use in financial sector Consumers and the UK financial system are being exposed to “serious harm” by the failure of government and the Bank of England to get a grip on the risks posed by
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Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats
Ten governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is critical JP Morgan boss says Trump attacks risk central bank independence Global central banks have issued an extraordinary joint statement offering “full solidarity” to the US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, in the
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Strong UK pay growth could limit interest rate cuts, Bank policymaker warns
Megan Greene says apparent end to the decline in wage growth could hinder fight against inflation The Bank of England may not be able to lower interest rates as much as expected this year, due to strong UK pay growth and expected rate cuts in the US, one
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