Court sets date for £64 million WealthTek fraud and money laundering trial
A trial has been scheduled for September 2027 at Southwark Crown Court in the criminal proceedings brought by the FCA against John Dance, the former WealthTek LLP principal partner. Mr Dance was charged in December 2024 with alleged misappropriation of £64 million of customer funds between 2014 and
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Speech by Mark Francis, interim director of wholesale markets sell-side, at UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce industry event. T+1 settlement: improving market efficiencyWe are fully supportive of the UK moving to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities trades. Our letter to the Prime Minister on supporting growth highlighted that
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Countdown to the close season begins for South East anglers
Anglers reminded that the close season for coarse fishing comes into effect on 15 March and runs until 15 June inclusive. HM GovernmentSource
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National Theatre film and Imperial War Museums bring Second World War stories to a new generation as part of VE Day 80 plans
A new National Theatre film, ‘The Next Morning’ will showcase stories of young people after the Second World War HM GovernmentSource
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New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England
Employers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas. HM GovernmentSource
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Waste criminal must pay huge amount due to undeclared assets
Lincolnshire waste crime offender must pay an extra £278k HM GovernmentSource
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Public chargepoints in the UK hit 75,000 milestone
Government is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs. HM GovernmentSource
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Securing a sustainable water future for the South East
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East. HM GovernmentSource
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Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador – 12 March 2025
The Foreign Office protests Russia's campaign of harassment against British diplomats. HM GovernmentSource
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Letter from the Deputy Prime Minister to local authorities: Introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to all local authority Leaders and Metro Mayors in England about the next steps in the government’s planning reform programme – introduction of the Planning and Infrastruct… HM GovernmentSource
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