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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.

Child obesity hits highest level since pandemic

Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.

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.

Walking 3,000 steps daily may slow Alzheimer's

Groundbreaking research shows that moderate daily walking may significantly slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer's patients, offering new hope for non-pharmaceutical interventions.

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.

NHS trials AI for prostate cancer diagnosis

Groundbreaking artificial intelligence system begins NHS trials to accelerate prostate cancer detection and treatment planning, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.

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.

AirPods Pro 3: The Future of Hearing Assistance?

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are breaking new ground in hearing assistance technology, potentially transforming how millions of Britons manage hearing loss with cutting-edge features previously exclusive to medical devices.

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.

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.

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