Water bosses lose bonuses as Ofwat cracks down
Regulator blocks executive payouts at six water companies amid public outrage over sewage spills and service failures. New rules give Ofwat power to veto bonuses.
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Ketamine at 16 left me with permanent bladder damage
A young woman shares her harrowing story of starting ketamine as a teenager and the devastating, permanent bladder damage that followed. Her warning could save others from the same fate.
Vanquis warns of £7m FCA motor finance hit
Subprime lender Vanquis Banking Group faces a potential £7 million hit from the FCA's motor finance review, warning of 'material uncertainty' if the regulator doesn't change course.
Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Pregnancy drug victims demand public inquiry
Campaigners fighting for justice after anti-nausea drug Primodos caused devastating birth defects call for urgent government investigation into historic medical scandal.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child resemblance probe
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
Telegraph bidder faces editorial independence breach probe
The frontrunner to acquire The Telegraph faces regulatory scrutiny after reports emerge of potential violations in safeguarding editorial independence during takeover negotiations.
TalkTV breached impartiality rules over election claims
The broadcasting regulator has ruled that TalkTV breached impartiality standards by airing unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections without adequate challenge or context.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
In a controversial move, Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, sparking debate about cryptocurrency regulation and presidential power.
Radiographers warn of unsafe high street baby scans
Exclusive: Medical professionals raise alarm about unregulated private pregnancy scans, warning parents of potential risks and misdiagnosis from non-NHS providers.
Rachel Reeves's Banking Reforms: Limited Impact Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed banking reforms promise stability over radical change, with experts suggesting limited impact on competition and consumer choice in the UK financial sector.
UK Must Stop Dithering Over Digital Finance
Britain risks losing its financial crown as government delays on digital finance reforms threaten to push innovation overseas. Industry leaders demand urgent action.
Private Credit: Financial Saviour or Modern Ponzi?
As private credit reshapes global finance, experts debate whether this $2.1 trillion market represents genuine innovation or a ticking time bomb for investors.
Deadly Nitazenes: Opioid 500x Stronger Than Heroin in UK
A potent new synthetic opioid called nitazenes, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is causing alarm among UK health officials and police as overdose deaths surge across the country.
£1.4m cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
UK Border Force intercepts massive cannabis shipment valued at £1.4 million at Birmingham Airport, marking one of the region's largest drug seizures this year.
Unregulated Sperm Donor Defies Court Warnings
A man known as 'Joe Donor' persists in advertising unregulated fertility services despite legal action, raising serious concerns about patient safety and reproductive rights in the UK.
£100M cocaine smuggling fishing boat for UK auction
A fishing vessel implicated in a massive £100 million cocaine smuggling operation has been uncovered by UK authorities and is now set for public auction, revealing sophisticated trafficking tactics.
ADHD Coaching: The Unregulated Mental Health Crisis
An investigation reveals the worrying reality of ADHD coaching in the UK, where unqualified practitioners make bold claims while charging premium prices in a completely unregulated industry.
FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'
The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.
FCA warns over wealth consolidator risks
UK financial watchdog reveals serious concerns about conflicts of interest and unsustainable borrowing practices among wealth management consolidators, warning of potential consumer harm.
O2 criticised by Ofcom for undermining pricing rules
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has slammed O2 for tactics that 'go against the spirit' of new consumer protection rules, raising concerns about industry compliance with pricing transparency reforms.
Fulham shop exposed in drug paraphernalia raid
A West London convenience store faces closure after police discovered a sophisticated drug equipment operation hidden behind legitimate shelves during a targeted raid.
TikTok accused of safety commitment U-turn
Exclusive: The popular video-sharing platform stands accused of reneging on crucial child protection commitments, sparking outrage among safety campaigners and MPs.
Extremists Using Social Media to Incite Political Violence
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming surge in online radicalisation as tech platforms struggle to contain extremist content targeting mainstream politics.
UK Pharma Crisis: Patients Face Treatment Delays
A critical pricing dispute between the UK government and pharmaceutical companies threatens patient access to vital medicines, with industry leaders warning of treatment delays and reduced NHS access to new drugs.
Character AI bans suicide content after child safety probe
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI takes drastic measures to block suicide-related content following Guardian investigation revealing risks to vulnerable children and teenagers.
GSK CEO warns UK drug pricing reforms threaten life sciences
Emma Walmsley warns Britain's life sciences industry faces 'existential threat' from proposed drug pricing reforms that could drive investment and research overseas.
California AG Scrutinises OpenAI's For-Profit Conversion
California's Attorney General launches scrutiny of OpenAI's governance shift as tech giant transitions from non-profit to capped-profit model, raising ethical concerns.
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