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Britain kicks off post-Brexit 'transformation' of finance

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British financial regulators will have to promote the global competitiveness of the country's financial sector, though a plan for more government oversight of their work has been put on hold for now, finance minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Tuesday.
Campaigners say the heatwave gripping Europe is a reminder that climate change is an existential threat

Britain on course for hottest day on record

Britain was on course for its hottest day on record on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit 40C for the first time, forcing train companies to cancel services, schools to close early and ministers to urge the public to stay at home.
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Rishi Sunak quit as finance minister last week

Who could take over as UK prime minister?

Sunak, who supported Brexit during the 2016 referendum, earned millions in finance before politics, and his Indian wife Akshata Murty's father co-founded the IT giant Infosys.
IATA Director General Walsh attends interview with Reuters in Doha

Global airlines chief slams new Heathrow restrictions

The head of a body representing global airlines hit out at new restrictions at London's Heathrow on Tuesday, saying the airport had under-estimated the speed of the recovery and was focused on profits at the expense of airlines that must now foot the bill.
Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat is considered an outsider in the race to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative leader

Voters in Tory heartlands divided on Johnson's fate

Johnson announced his resignation as party chief on Thursday, after a cabinet uprising over scandals culminating in his appointment of an ally with a history of sexual assault allegations to a senior role.