FCA sets landmark crypto rules to cement the UK’s place as a global hub
Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the FCA.
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UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reduced the proposed capital requirements for stablecoin issuers as it set out its formal guidance for cryptocurrency regulations.
FCA and the Bank of England set out approach to joint regulation of systemic stablecoin issuers
Through a co-ordinated approach and regulatory framework, we aim to provide regulatory clarity and certainty to firms issuing stablecoins in the UK whatever the size, aspirations or business model.
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SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit
A federal judge in New York entered a $5.5 million default judgment against NanoBit Limited and five related defendants over an alleged relationship-investment scam built on a fake crypto trading platform.
Sainsbury’s chief says grocery inflation not as bad as feared so far
Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches
Telegraph’s £575m takeover by German group completed
Acquisition by Axel Springer ends three years of uncertainty over ownership of 172-year-old titles
EU halves duty-free steel quota but UK and other partners given better rate
Twelve countries with a free trade agreement with Brussels have their quota reduced by just one-third
Statistical Notice 2026/06 - Form PL - updates to definitions
The Bank of England will be updating the Form PL (Profit and Loss) definitions to improve consistency and alignment with the ONS UK National Accounts requirements.
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ECB publishes indicative operational calendars for 2028
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published the indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods in 2028.
ECB publishes indicative operational calendars for 2027
The European Central Bank (ECB) today published the indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods in 2027.
EY sacks graduate employee after he allegedly accessed Australian PM’s bank account
An employee at one of Australia’s big four accounting firms has been sacked after he and another man allegedly accessed the prime minister Anthony Albanese’s personal banking account.
Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows
Nearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, according to new survey data that came as a group of celebrity chefs and business owners stepped up their campaign for a sector-specific VAT cut.
UK living standards fall despite fastest growth in G7 – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as GDP quarterly national accounts show how UK economy fared in January to March 2026
What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?
The contraction comes after a better-than-expected start to the year for the economy, but experts expect the global impact of the US-Israeli war with Iran will mean growth could remain sluggish for some months.
Dubai set for crypto firm influx as MiCA deadline pushes companies to reassess Europe
Crypto companies are looking more closely at the United Arab Emirates as the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, or MiCA, approaches a July 1 deadline that will force firms without authorization to sto…
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%
I’m paying £450 a month for a Peugeot EV I can’t drive
The dealer postponed the repair appointment by a month because it was too busy. Peugeot Assist, operated by the RAC, eventually collected it for repair under warranty two weeks ago, but it never reached the dealer.
Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday
Millions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to if they do not submit a meter reading before the price cap rises on Wednesday.
Brompton sells stakes to Decathlon and Chinese Labubu backer
British bike maker says cycling market is recovering from sales slump and investments will add new expertise
‘Commanding heights of the economy’: the postwar blueprint that inspires Burnham
In the second of a series on nationalisation, we look at the lessons from Clement Attlee’s administration
‘Am I losing this battle? Yes’: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity – and others’ life savings
Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says, it would be ‘very simple’ for the government to stop them
Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency | Johnny Ryan
The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks
High-street slot machines and casinos could face £460m tax rise under Burnham
Thinktank finds 43% of the public would support a move by Labour to raise taxes on adult gaming centres
Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system
Andy Burnham has set out his blueprint to transform the UK with a promise to improve living standards and restore faith in politics through the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”.