Burnham and Trump to hold first face-to-face meeting in New York - The Times
If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump.
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Could AI really wipe out humanity – six experts spell out the risks
There have been some shocking claims in recent days about AI safety: we face a 10% chance of doom; AIs are worse than nukes; a “botnet” threatens the entire internet; it’s all a big tech psyop.
Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat
Prime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment Summit
Bristol becomes first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion
Bristol has become the first British city to impose a ban on the advertising of fast fashion, in new restrictions that will also curb ads for SUVs and airlines.
UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new £13,000 state pension, No 10 says
The government has promised retirees they will be excluded from paying tax on the full new state pension after official figures paved the way for an inflation-beating increase above the tax-free personal allowance.
Zakharova compared Armenia's choice between the EU and the EAEU to a family on the verge of divorce
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Armenia needs to choose between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as soon as possible. She called the argument that it is too earl…
Roscosmos announced the launch of Progress MS-35 to the International Space Station this week
The Progress-MS-35 cargo spacecraft will head to the International Space Station (ISS) this week. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov announced this to reporters.
World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds
Firms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters
Financial regulator bans former law firm owner from financial services
The FCA has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services.
Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53
Overall grocery inflation in Great Britain rises to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market share
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
Labour should replace levy in 2027 rather than 2030 as energy bills are poised to surge over the winter, says lobby group
Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies
Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies.
Leading UK retailers ‘breaking law’ by not refunding customers for returned goods, Which? finds
Leading retailers are breaking the law by failing to properly refund customers for returned goods, a Which? investigation has found.
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait
Statistical Notice 2026/08 - Changes to the criteria for monthly form BT reporting
The Bank of England is changing the criteria used to determine which firms are required to submit Form BT monthly.
Minutes of the Securities Lending Committee meeting – March 2026
The Committee discussed ongoing efforts to attract and develop new talent in the securities finance industry. Recent industry-led events have helped reach a wider audience but members noted hiring strategies which are n…
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds
Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech
Younger drinkers in England and Wales will be able to prove their age with a digital ID starting this week as new laws give pubs, off-licences, nightclubs and restaurants the right to use biometric scanning technology t…
I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
When Brianna Beyrouti looks back on her former life in the city of Portland, Oregon, she says she had been financially "drowning".
Government moves to nationalise Speciality Steel UK to protect 1,300 jobs
Firm, once part of Sanjeev Gupta’s empire, fell into administration last year but has failed to find buyer
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Central bank chief says continent’s AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiations
Upper Tribunal upholds Crispin Odey ban
Crispin Odey’s ban from the financial services industry has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal, which found he lacked integrity.
SEC Grants Exemptive Relief from Certain Inline XBRL Filing or Submission Requirements
Welcome to the McGuireWoods Quarterly Securities & Capital Markets Update, a series of updates that reviews important securities law developments from the previous quarter and alerts readers of significant consideration…
Piero Cipollone: The future of euro cash: trusted today, designed for tomorrow
Today, we are discussing the future of euro cash – the most tangible symbol of our common currency, and one that remains firmly rooted in the daily lives of Europeans.[1]