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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) are a new set of regulations that will come into force on 14th January 2025. The Regulations will update the current regime for the … Read more

The Short Selling Regulations 2025 Introduction The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new regulations on short selling, which will come into force on 1 January 2025. The regulations are intended to address concerns about the potential risks and abuses associated with short selling, and to ensure that the UK market remains fair, orderly, and … Read more

Passkeys: The Promise of a Simpler and Safer Alternative to Passwords Introduction Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication for online accounts, but they are notoriously insecure. They can be easily guessed, stolen, or phished, and they are often reused across multiple accounts, making it even easier for attackers to compromise multiple accounts … Read more

Passkeys: They’re Not Perfect, But They’re Getting Better The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a new article on passkeys, discussing their advantages and disadvantages and providing guidance on how to use them securely. What are passkeys? Passkeys are a new type of authentication mechanism that is designed to be more secure than traditional … Read more

Precautionary Advice Issued to Pet Owners on Dog Chews Linked to Illness Posted on: 2025-01-14 09:51 By: UK Food Standards Agency The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising pet owners to take precautions after a number of dogs have become ill after eating dog chews. The chews, which are made from dried animal skin, … Read more

Design Selected for LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial 14 January 2025 The design for the UK’s first memorial to honor the LGBT+ members of the armed forces has been unveiled. The memorial, to be located in central London, will be a poignant and fitting tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of LGBT+ service personnel throughout … Read more

FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 14 January The United Kingdom strongly condemns the ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 14 January 2023. These launches are a clear violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international peace and security. We … Read more