Would a gambling tax rise in the budget really shut shops and cost jobs?
Most of the betting industry is urging the chancellor not to double slot machine duty to raise up to £460m more a year
Crime & Courts
Almost half of Fayed abuse accusers are potential trafficking victims, MPs told
Exclusive: Met police say 70 women’s accounts have hallmarks of trafficking, suggesting case numbers could rise
UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will be blocked from charging parents extra to sit with their children on planes, according to government plans.
Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles amid Trump pressure
Ministers discuss drawing down EU countries’ reserves after Donald Trump threatens to cut off US supplies
Isabel Schnabel: Central banks on-chain
Central banks should stop watching tokenized finance from the sidelines and move onto the blockchain themselves, European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday.
Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget
Chancellor faces global volatility and soaring energy costs as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shock
SEC’s Division of Examinations Announces New Exam Handbook
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today published its new handbook, “The SEC Exam Handbook: A Practical Guide on Process and Engagement,” which replaces and expands upon the previous exam…
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Alternative ways being used to move fuel out of Gulf region, but flows of refined products such as diesel still constrained
SEC Proposal Would Address How Investment Advisers and Funds Can Custody Crypto Assets Under the Federal Securities Laws
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed new rules and amendments to provide a tailored framework for the custody of crypto assets for registered investment advisers and regulated funds, i.e. registered inv…
Google rolls out new Gemini AI model but restricts access over safety concerns
Tech company releases Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackers
Terrible idea or major coup? Galliano’s Zara collection launches after Met controversy
Collaboration regarded as ‘really big thing’ for retailer in some quarters despite backlash around designer’s antisemitic remarks in 2011
Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%
Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive yields on Treasury bills and UK gilts to multi-decade highs
Travelodge guests are still at risk, finds review launched after sexual assault
Report finds complaints of room intrusions at nearly one in 10 hotels, after woman attacked by man given a copy of her key
Christine Lagarde: Where AI risks meet
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the tenth annual conference of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), as we mark 15 years since its creation.
Bedford rail crash: train sped up after red light warning, say investigators
Driver of East Midlands train, who died in June crash, received automatic warning after passing red light but train continued to accelerate
Should cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions
Co-pilot who attacked captain in apparent attempt to crash flight casts doubt over locked-door policy
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 16 July 2026
David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor - Monetary Policy Sir Dave Ramsden, Deputy Governor – Markets & Banking Jonathan Bewes…
UK bookmakers that warned of rogue casinos profited from offshore gambling
Content provider part-owned by Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred owner signed deal with Santeda network, Casino Secrets leak reveals
Boots owner ‘closing in on sale to Canada’s Weston family for $9bn’
Deal would mark return of Canadian family to UK after it sold Selfridges department store for £4bn in 2022
UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates
Prices fell by 0.2% month on month in September as average price of a home slipped to £274,251, says Nationwide
Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in next month’s budget as millions face a 4% rise in charges from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home.
SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities
August 11, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Paytm shares climbed almost 12% across two sessions, reaching a 52-week peak of Rs 1,639.90 on NSE on the back of strong buying momentum. Bernstein has increased its target price to Rs 2,20…
US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI
The US’s main trade regulator is conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers.
Trump calls for Powell’s resignation after IG report on cost overruns
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s independent watchdog said Wednesday it found no reasonable grounds to believe there was a violation of federal law in a multibillion-dollar renovation project that drew criticism from …