Top City watchdogs drop new diversity and inclusion rules for firms
FCA and Bank of England’s PRA join retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups, citing ‘regulatory burdens’ Peers working for City firms dominate Lords scrutiny panel FCA scraps plan to ‘name and shame’ UK firms under investigation Business live – latest updates The City’s top two regulators have
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Bank of England in no hurry on interest rates – but cuts will come
Despite the decision to hold at 4.5%, businesses and households can take a confident view of the UK’s prospects Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold Bank of England policymakers might be on a “go-slow” as they look forward to
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Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Holland updates on UK and partners' efforts to fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border security. HM GovernmentSource
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Environment Agency grants permit for Whitestone landfill site
The environmental permit sets out strict conditions on operation of the proposed inert landfill site at Lower Hare Farm HM GovernmentSource
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Appointment of Oli de Botton as the PM’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills
Oli de Botton has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills. HM GovernmentSource
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2/2025: Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act 2025
Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year. HM GovernmentSource
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Regionally led security co-operation is vital for peace in West Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, on peace consolidation in West Africa. HM GovernmentSource
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SIA welcomes news that Martyn’s Law has received Royal Assent
The SIA welcomes the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Martyn’s Law – receiving Royal Assent. HM GovernmentSource
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Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold
Rate-setting committee also points to mounting global uncertainty as it pauses its cycle of reductions Business live latest updates The Bank of England has said UK businesses are freezing their hiring plans in response to Rachel Reeves’s tax increases and to mounting global uncertainty as it kept interest
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UK pay growth remains high, making interest rate cut less likely
Unemployment was level in January, but has risen over the past six months Business live latest updates Pay growth remained high at 5.8% in the three months to January, according to official data, maintaining the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to keep interest rates elevated when they
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