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FCA vows to get faster at spotting poor behaviour

FCA vows to get faster at spotting poor behaviour

The financial regulator has faced criticism for its role in not spotting issues with collapsed mini-bond firm London Capital & Finance.

UK jobs market recovery on a roll as vacancies surge and pay leaps higher

UK jobs market recovery on a roll as vacancies surge and pay leaps higher

Official figures showed a record 356,000 increase in payrolled workers between May and June – the seventh monthly rise in a row.

Asos sales up but bosses warn of Covid uncertainty

Asos sales up but bosses warn of Covid uncertainty

The online fashion giant said it expects volatility and has seen increased costs in supply chains.

Half of first wave Covid-19 hospital patients developed a complication – study

Half of first wave Covid-19 hospital patients developed a complication – study

Complications in patients admitted to hospital were high, even in young, previously healthy individuals, researchers said.

What the papers say – July 15

What the papers say – July 15

The front pages focus on the pandemic, potential green taxes and a man with an intimately-placed flare.

Airlines dismayed at ‘double standard’ on travel with Balearics to go amber

Airlines dismayed at ‘double standard’ on travel with Balearics to go amber

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes will take place at 4am on Monday.

Shoppers ‘expected’ to wear masks after legal requirement ends on Monday

Shoppers ‘expected’ to wear masks after legal requirement ends on Monday

Table service is recommended to continue in bars, while pubs, restaurants and nightclubs are encouraged to check vaccine and testing status.

Levelling up ‘not a jam-spreading operation’, PM to say in pitch to South

Levelling up ‘not a jam-spreading operation’, PM to say in pitch to South

Downing Street did not say whether he would make any specific policy announcements in the speech.

What are the plans for changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the plans for changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

Political leaders have been setting out their plans for how measures will be eased.

Human and animal world overlap causing rise of deadly diseases, Charles warns

Human and animal world overlap causing rise of deadly diseases, Charles warns

The royal couple were hosting a charity event to raise funds for conservation projects.

Duchess of Sussex to partner with Netflix for animated show Pearl

Duchess of Sussex to partner with Netflix for animated show Pearl

David Furnish will also work on the programme.

Man charged with murder of Katie Brankin at Limavady holiday site

Man charged with murder of Katie Brankin at Limavady holiday site

The 53-year-old is to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court via video link on Thursday.

Regional mayors call for masks to remain compulsory on public transport

Regional mayors call for masks to remain compulsory on public transport

The six mayors warned that without a continued national mandate there would be a ‘ridiculous mismatch’ of rules across the country.

Most Covid-19 rules set to be lifted in Wales on August 7

Most Covid-19 rules set to be lifted in Wales on August 7

Facemasks will remain mandatory on public transport but indoor restrictions will be lifted across Wales and replaced with workplace risk assessments

Levelling up programme ‘not a jam-spreading operation’, PM expected to say

Levelling up programme ‘not a jam-spreading operation’, PM expected to say

Boris Johnson is seeking to define a key ambition for his premiership in a speech in the West Midlands on Thursday.

Charles visits London offices of Goldman Sachs

Charles visits London offices of Goldman Sachs

The heir to the throne toured the firm’s Plumtree Court offices near Fleet Street in central London.

Going on holiday abroad this year ‘puts others at risk’: Welsh First Minister

Going on holiday abroad this year ‘puts others at risk’: Welsh First Minister

Mr Drakeford said the Welsh Government would continue to advise against all but essential travel

NHS trusts invited to bid to build eight new hospitals across England

NHS trusts invited to bid to build eight new hospitals across England

The scheme forms part of Boris Johnson’s election pledge to build 40 new hospitals by 2030.

EU dropped 800 new regulations on N Ireland without notice, says Government

EU dropped 800 new regulations on N Ireland without notice, says Government

Northern Ireland continues to follow some EU single market rules after Brexit in order to avoid a hard border.

Pearson Edexcel adds four BME playwrights to GCSE drama text list

Pearson Edexcel adds four BME playwrights to GCSE drama text list

Pupils taking the exam board’s GCSE drama qualification will be able to study a more diverse selection of plays from September.

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