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Bill Kingdom, FCA Architect, Dies at 78
Bill Kingdom, the influential civil servant who shaped the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, has died at 78. Read about his pivotal role in financial regulation.
FCA opens 'safe space' for AI testing in finance
The FCA launches its first AI live testing scheme with NatWest and Monzo. The initiative aims to ensure safe AI deployment in UK financial markets. Read the full story.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Abu Dhabi Emerges as Global Finance Hub Through ADFW
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 positions the emirate as a leading global financial centre, attracting institutions managing £32.3 trillion. Discover how ADGM's growth reshapes international finance.
FCA Executive Director Sarah Mills Resigns from Regulator
Sarah Mills, the FCA's executive director of consumers and competition, has resigned from her role. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation and what's next.
Heathrow's Forgotten Royal Mansion: Stanwell Place
Explore the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the 17th-century mansion near Heathrow that hosted a king and D-Day planning, now left in ruins. Discover its story.
FCA Consumer Chief Sheldon Mills to Leave Watchdog
FCA executive Sheldon Mills is stepping down after eight years. He will lead a government review into AI's role in consumer financial advice. Discover the implications.
Henry Beck's 1932 Tube Map Draft Sells for £100k
Henry Beck's annotated 1932 Tube map draft, excluding New Cross Gate for being 'too small', heads to auction valued at £100k. Discover a pivotal piece of London's design history.
Famous musicians who nearly joined iconic bands
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
Toy Story at 30: The Film That Saved Pixar
As Toy Story celebrates its 30th anniversary, discover how Pixar's groundbreaking first film revolutionised animation and saved the company from financial collapse. Explore the untold stories behind the making of this cinematic classic.
Elizabeth I's Bows: The Original Power Move
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait with its symbolic bows predates modern fashion statements by centuries. Explore this fascinating historical connection.
Lost London revealed in historic photo collection
Discover London's vanished past through 300+ historic photographs in new book 'Panoramas of Lost London', featuring never-before-seen images of the capital's dramatic transformation.
Award-winning author Marina Lewycka dies at 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
France blocks €2m Pascal calculator export
A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal withdrawn from Christie's auction after French court halts export. The 'first calculator' may be classified as national treasure.
England's Perfect World Cup Qualification Record
Harry Kane's brace seals England's flawless World Cup qualification campaign as they join elite company of teams with perfect records. Discover the football history makers.
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.
Sega Master System: Europe's 1980s Gaming Champion
Discover how Sega Master System dominated European gaming 40 years ago with superior technology and bold marketing while Nintendo focused on America. Explore its lasting legacy.
Terry Jones Biography Reveals Python's Untold Stories
Explore the extraordinary life of Monty Python's Terry Jones - historian, author and true Renaissance man. Discover never-produced Python projects in this affectionate biography.
Graham Norton Archive Season 4 Releases New Episodes
The Guardian's From the Archive returns with Season 4 featuring Graham Norton's career insights and rare audio interviews. Listen now to discover broadcasting history!
The Making of Tango's Iconic 90s Slap Ad Campaign
Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.
Dr Stephen Dawson: Aids Pioneer & Sexual Health Innovator
Dr Stephen Dawson, who witnessed London's Aids crisis in the 1980s, transformed sexual healthcare in Slough. Read his remarkable story from urology to film-making.
10 Hereditary Health Risks for Brits
New research reveals a shocking gap in UK health knowledge. Discover the 10 common conditions with strong genetic links and how to take control of your health.
Dark comedy reconstructs D'Annunzio's Yugoslavian coup
Croatian director Igor Bezinović's documentary recreates Gabriele D'Annunzio's 1919 takeover of Fiume using local residents. Screening in UK cinemas from November 28. Discover this chilling proto-fascist story.
James Blunt's Chelsea Pub: A Posh Local Gem
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.
London's Confusing Postcode System Explained
Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.
Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Lillee's Aluminium Bat Incident: 1979 Ashes Controversy
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test when Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat, causing uproar. Discover how this calculated stunt unfolded and its impact on cricket history. Read the full story.
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