FCA boss blames Treasury, MPs for slowing deregulation push
FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi says government and parliamentary delays are hampering pro-growth financial reforms. He calls for statutory timetables to speed up Treasury approvals.
FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi says government and parliamentary delays are hampering pro-growth financial reforms. He calls for statutory timetables to speed up Treasury approvals.
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram is delivering a 'once-in-a-generation' docklands revival. Discover how his low-profile strategy is securing billions for transport and housing.
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticises the FCA for not probing Treasury Budget leaks, warning of a dangerous precedent. Read the full details of the political row.
The Financial Conduct Authority has rejected calls for an immediate investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves over pre-budget briefings but will review a Treasury leak inquiry. Full story on the market manipulation claims.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
The Treasury has launched a formal inquiry into the unprecedented leaks that marred the run-up to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's autumn budget. Discover the fallout and political accusations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces claims she 'made up' a chess championship win. Sky News analysis examines the row over her junior title and the political fallout. Read the full story.
A university professor invokes Bertrand Russell's famous definition of mathematics to critique the uncertainty of the UK's five-year fiscal headroom forecasts. Read the latest letters to the editor.
OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns after budget document leak. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer defend their economic plans amid growing political pressure. Read the full analysis.
OBR economist David Miles defends watchdog's transparency after Treasury briefings suggested £10bn fiscal swing. He calls reports 'damaging' and sets the record straight. Read the full details.
OBR's Prof David Miles tells MPs that pre-budget leaks spread damaging misconceptions, contradicting government briefings and potentially harming economic growth. Read the full hearing details.
The Treasury is accused of undermining the OBR's forecasts, creating a 'theatre of errors' that risks UK economic stability. Read our analysis of the fiscal rules clash.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends budget amid deepening controversy as OBR reveals earlier knowledge of improved finances. Follow live updates on this political storm.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn 'black hole' as OBR reveals £4.2bn surplus before budget tax rises. Full analysis of the political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn black hole before Budget 2025, as OBR data reveals a £4.2bn surplus. Read the full investigation.
SNP demands FCA investigation into Treasury's £20bn fiscal hole claims as OBR reveals no shortfall existed. Read the latest on Budget controversy.
The Office for Budget Responsibility reveals Rachel Reeves knew about improved forecasts weeks before dropping income tax rise, contradicting Treasury claims. Read the full investigation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over OBR forecasts timeline. Key questions on what she knew before income tax speech. Read the latest developments.
UK banks face an £86m Financial Ombudsman Service levy as Treasury reforms cost £8m. Motor finance cases to surge 300% under new crackdown. Discover how this affects financial services.
Experts debate the value of pre-Budget leaks. Does it prevent government mistakes or create costly uncertainty for the UK? Read the analysis.
UK bank stocks experience dramatic swings as Treasury's conflicting Budget leaks create market uncertainty. Lloyds and Barclays see-saw while tax hike rumours persist. Analysis inside.
UK gambling firms made £12.6bn in a year, with online casino winnings up 15%. Calls grow for tax rises on the industry ahead of the budget. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves faces Budget scrutiny as senior economists question her fiscal strategy ahead of expected tax rises. Discover why experts claim productivity warnings were ignored.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces crucial Budget day with tax U-turn and political fate hanging in balance. Live coverage and analysis of all developments from Westminster.
Transport for London reveals a £66 million profit from Congestion and tunnel charges this summer. Discover the figures and what it means for London's drivers.
Explore the economic impact of climate inaction, Nathan Lyon's Ashes dominance, WNBA revenue sharing, and global emissions data in this fortnight's edition of The Crunch.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to undertake a full council tax revaluation as the Treasury plans a new levy on properties valued over £1-2m. Will this 'mansion tax' fix the outdated system?
England's potential Ashes victory in Australia could trigger a major commercial windfall for the ECB, with fanbase growing 27% since the Bazball revolution began. Read more.
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.