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Crypto collapse exposes UK's economic vulnerability

Bitcoin's brutal crash reveals Britain's unique susceptibility to crypto speculation as stagnant wages and unaffordable housing push young investors toward risky gambling. Discover why regulators are concerned.

FCA Begins Private Markets Probe: Key Details

The Financial Conduct Authority has initiated a comprehensive review of private markets, examining valuation practices and liquidity concerns. Discover how this could impact UK investors.

GB News Faces Ofcom Probe Over Racist Claims

GB News under investigation after presenting unscientific research linking foreign-sounding names to court defendants. Ofcom assessing complaints about potentially racist content.

Europe's Digital Sovereignty Push Against US Tech

Europe is asserting digital sovereignty through new online safety legislation, creating an alternative to US-dominated internet governance. Discover how this impacts global tech regulation.

Emmerdale hit with 227 Ofcom complaints

ITV's Emmerdale receives 227 Ofcom complaints as dark plots involving drug dealing, sexual exploitation and modern slavery continue to shock viewers. Read the full story.

Why Running the BBC Remains an Impossible Job

Exploring why leading the BBC has become Britain's most challenging media role amid political pressure, funding crises and digital disruption. Discover the key challenges.

FCA expands Leeds office in major regional push

The Financial Conduct Authority is significantly expanding its Leeds presence, doubling its office space as part of its strategy to decentralise financial regulation from London.

EU court bans non-alcoholic gin terminology

The EU's top court has ruled that non-alcoholic drinks cannot be labelled as gin, dealing a potential blow to Europe's booming alcohol-free beverage market. Discover the implications for consumers and producers.

Meta Faces Millions in Australian News Fines

Meta could face millions in penalties under Australia's new media bargaining rules while Google renews deals at lower rates. Learn how this affects news publishers.

Hemp provision jeopardises US spending bill

A last-minute hemp ban in the US funding bill causes Republican dissent, threatening to derail efforts to end the government shutdown. Key industry figures react.

EU Plans to Weaken GDPR Data Protection Laws

Leaked documents reveal EU plans to dilute GDPR data protection laws, risking Europe's digital sovereignty and empowering US tech giants. Urgent action needed to enforce existing regulations.

UK Banks Sound Alarm Over Competitive Threat

UK banking chiefs warn that regulatory disparities with the US and rising private credit threaten London's status as a global financial hub. Read the full analysis.

Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s

Australian regulators are targeting Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for children, raising questions about online safety and gaming platform regulation worldwide.

BDO fined £6.5m for fake audit evidence

The UK's accounting watchdog has handed BDO a massive £6.5 million penalty after discovering the audit giant fabricated documents and misled investigators in the Aldermore Bank audit case.

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