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UK’s FCA urges second-mortgage providers to address consumer protection gaps

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - March 12, 2026

The FCA's review found issues related to unclear fees, inadequate record-keeping, affordability assessments that overlooked living costs and steered consumers towards debt consolidation without...

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UK stocks drop as Middle East war keeps investors cautious

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - March 11, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed down 0.5%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.4% International News via Reuters: The UK's main indexes closed lower on Wednesday,...

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Released UK files reveal concerns on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - March 11, 2026

The more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the "reputational risks" in appointing Mandelson, particularly over his friendship with Epstein International...

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British police ban pro-Iranian London march over ‘extreme tensions’

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - March 11, 2026

The annual Al Quds march is organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), which police said was supportive of Iran's clerical rulers International News...

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UK’s Reeves says she will do what she can to soften energy price hit

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - March 11, 2026

"At this stage I think it would be unwise to speculate on what the impact on inflation, growth or interest rates would be," Reeves...

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Kremlin says Britain was involved in Ukraine’s missile strike on Russia

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - March 11, 2026

The Bryansk regional governor said Tuesday's strike killed at least six civilians and injured 37 in what he called a "terrorist missile attack", without...

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British warship HMS Dragon departs for Eastern Mediterranean