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Sterling rises against euro, dollar as risk sentiment improves

The pound is seen as a risk-sensitive currency, given Britain's reliance on global trade and capital flows International News via Reuters: Sterling rose against the dollar...

UK regulator sues Woodford, his new service over ‘unauthorised’ investment advice

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was seeking an injunction against Woodford and W4.0, the online subscription-based service he launched last year, to stop...

UK financial regulator softens proposed change to UK money market fund rules

In May the government said it would impose tougher rules on money market funds, ‌which were hit by heavy redemptions during a COVID-19-induced "dash...

UK competition watchdog launches probe into eBay’s purchase of Depop

The deal was announced earlier this year and is expected to help Etsy double down on its core handmade and vintage goods marketplace in...

Uber opens sign-ups for London ‘robotaxis’ ahead of launch ‘in months’

Autonomous vehicles are a strategic priority for the ride-hailing company, and it has partnered with more than 30 firms across the world on self-driving...

Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer

The announcement is Starmer's latest effort to protect children from the harmful impacts of technology International News via Reuters: Big tech firms operating in Britain must...

UK PM Starmer set to ban ‘harmful’ social media for under-16s

Starmer, who is due to make a speech later on Monday, is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after speaking to bereaved...

Sterling muscled toward two-month lows by robust dollar

Oil prices jumped as much as 5% after Israel said it hit an Iranian petrochemical plant, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, despite...

Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain

Iran reaffirmed support for the Hezbollah militia and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, complicating efforts to end the broader conflict between the U.S....

JD Vance blames UK student murder on ‘mass invasion of migrants’

Last year, Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old white man, was handcuffed by police as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged...

UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

The Defence Investment Plan will lay out the funding for military equipment and services to ensure the armed forces move to a state of...

Stocks drop as US-Iran peace talks stall, AI rally cools

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining...
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