Recommendations for the Financial Conduct Authority: November 2024 Introduction On November 15, 2024, the UK government published a set of recommendations for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). These recommendations are the result of a review of the FCA’s performance over the past five years. Key Recommendations The key recommendations in the report include: The FCA … Read more
Recommendations on payments regulation for the Financial Conduct Authority and Payment Systems Regulator: November 2024 The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published a joint discussion paper setting out their proposed approach to regulating payments in the UK. The paper seeks to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the … Read more
UK backs clean power innovation to speed up global energy transition 2024-11-15 11:40 UK News and communications The UK has today announced a £1 billion investment in clean power innovation to speed up the global energy transition. The investment will be used to develop new technologies that will help to reduce the cost of clean … Read more
£100m Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal signed 15 November 2024, 12:12 A £100 million Growth Deal has been signed between the UK and Scottish governments and the Falkirk and Grangemouth councils, aiming to boost the economy of the area. The deal will provide funding for a range of projects, including: £20 million for the Falkirk … Read more
New export guarantee champions UK engineering and design services A new government-backed export guarantee has been launched to help UK engineering and design services companies win more business overseas. The Export Guarantee for Engineering and Design Services (EGED) will provide guarantees to banks and other lenders to support loans to UK companies exporting engineering and … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury appointment process The process for appointing the next Archbishop of Canterbury has been set in motion, with the announcement of the vacancy following the death of Justin Welby. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the head of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, and is responsible for leading the spiritual and … Read more
UK pledges Ksh 660 million to Kenya to boost weather and information services The United Kingdom has pledged Ksh 660 million to Kenya to boost weather and information services. The funding will be used to improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts, and to provide more information on climate change and its impacts. This … Read more
Reporting an Air Accident or Serious Incident Published: UK News and communications, 2024-11-15 13:20 Overview: The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published a new article outlining the procedures for reporting an air accident or serious incident. This article provides detailed guidance on what information to include and how to submit a report. Purpose … Read more
HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited – trading as Homebase – in administration: information for employees and creditors Published 15 November 2024 HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited – trading as Homebase – have been placed into administration. The decision to enter administration was made by the companies’ boards of directors after they concluded that … Read more
Certification Officer: Announcements Date: 2024-11-15 16:16 Source: UK News and communications Article: The Certification Officer (CO) has announced a number of changes to its operations and procedures. These changes are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the CO’s work, and to ensure that the CO remains a world-leading certification body. Key changes include: … Read more