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Uber branded 'immoral' by Labour business spokeswoman Rebecca Long-Bailey

Long-Bailey objected to the firm's employment practices, with drivers being treated as contractors.

Regulator sets cap to tackle EE and Vodafone spectrum strength ahead of 5G auction

Ofcom rules mobile phone operators will not be allowed to own more than 37% of the airwaves available by 2020.

Bank of England warns it will go after banks looking for loopholes in regulations

The Bank said firms should respect the spirit as well as the letter of rules that guard against another financial crisis.

British Gas axes 500 jobs with closure of its loft and cavity wall insulation business

British Gas faces Ofgem probe over energy switching fees

Investigation triggered by customer complaints about being charged for switching despite being in the grace period.

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FCA calls for sweeping changes in £7trn investment industry

City regulator urges asset management firms to be more transparent on costs and charges.

Dan Cancian Jun 28, 2017

Lloyds accused of covering 'British wolves of Wall Street' fraud for a decade

Thames Valley Police's commissioner claims Lloyds knew of banking scam as early as 2008.

Dan Cancian Jun 26, 2017

Most Asian stock markets slip amid North Korean nuclear test and ECB’s let-down on bond-buying

European Central Bank to launch instant money transfer network

The central bank said the system will be available to the 19 countries inside the eurozone area.

Roger Baird Jun 22, 2017

Volkswagen's European base will be the next 'Dieselgate' litigation battleground

The German automaker's flippant handling of its emissions scandal might see it dig a deeper legal hole for itself.

Martin Kenney Jun 22, 2017

Investors approve Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management merger

Merger of market leaders would create the UK's largest asset manager

Gaurav Sharma Jun 19, 2017

British and Dutch drivers to slap VW with 'dieselgate' lawsuit

UK's Harcus Sinclair and the Dutch Foundation have joined forces in what is fast morphing into a pan-European lawsuit against the German automaker.

Gaurav Sharma Jun 13, 2017

Payday loan complaints triple despite interest charges cap

Financial Ombudsman warns of 'striking' increase in the number of complaints related to consumer credit products.

Dan Cancian Jun 13, 2017

Social media giants face political backlash from UK and France for not policing terror content

New counter-terrorism drive comes on the eve of talks between Theresa May and Emmanuel Macron.

Ian Silvera Jun 12, 2017

Accounting watchdog calls off Tesco PwC probe

Financial Reporting Council says there is 'not a realistic prospect' of finding PwC guilty of misconduct.

Dan Cancian Jun 05, 2017

Tesco CEO Dave Lewis to appear as witness in fraud trial

Lewis has been summoned to testify in the trial involving three of Tesco's former executives.

Dan Cancian May 31, 2017

Fraud and election manifesto pledges – are they one and the same?

It is worth asking how big a problem is fraud and why UK political parties should focus on it in their manifestos.

Martin Kenney May 30, 2017

Payday loan shake-up kicks in as regulator cracks down on industry

Lenders will have to advertise on at least one price comparison website.

Dan Cancian May 26, 2017

Mark Carney urges businesses to embrace new technology

Who is the email prankster who caught out the Bank of England boss?

Mark Carney and Barclays boss Jes Staley have both been targeted by the same prankster this month.

Dan Cancian May 24, 2017

Mark Carney tricked by email prankster who caught out Barclays boss

Prankster had an email exchange with Bank of England governor before posting it on Twitter.

Dan Cancian May 23, 2017

Stripping City of clearing houses could cost €100bn LSE boss warns

European Commission has proposed euro-denominated transactions should be cleared only in the Eurozone.

Dan Cancian May 22, 2017

Britons spend £566bn via cards in 2014, which is more than the 2014 GDP of the Dutch

Placid consumers and inert policymakers are swelling up the global credit card bubble

A credit card is one of the most expensive ways to borrow, yet its global usage is getting depressingly high.

Iris Mack May 19, 2017

Small business owners are the general election's forgotten and abused tribe

The regulations and costs imposed by governments make it harder and harder to run a small business, not that this election will change anything.

Robert Kelsey May 18, 2017

Hundreds of airports to benefit from greater investment as EU cuts red tape on state aid rules

Up to 420 regional airports could benefit from upgrades and new jobs as a result of the move by European Union.

Roger Baird May 17, 2017

Labour squeezes top 5% and British business with 'for the many' election manifesto

"We are asking the better-off and the big corporations to pay a little bit more," Jeremy Corbyn said.

Ian Silvera May 16, 2017

Banks are failing to protect customers from transfer scams

Which? says 8% of people admit making a bank transfer that has turned out to be a fraud.

Dan Cancian May 16, 2017

City of London Bankers Complain Bonuses Not Enough

City speculators must pay 'fair share': Labour to impose 'Robin Hood' Tax if elected

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the levy would introduce 'fairness' back into the system.

Tareq Haddad May 14, 2017

Donald Trump's rhetoric on Nafta harms the very oil industry he claims to champion

The US president claims to be pro oil - yet his criticism of free-trade agreements dents confidence in a cross-border industry.

Gaurav Sharma May 12, 2017

Low interest rates pose 'risks' to global insurance industry's profitability

New research suggests German and Norwegian insurers at highest risk from the low global interest rate climate.

Gaurav Sharma May 12, 2017

Just Eat's takeover of Hungry House faces competition probe

Online takeaway group reached deal to acquire Hungry House for £200m last year.

Dan Cancian May 10, 2017

What is wrong with Britain's energy prices?

Theresa May vows to end 'rip-off' prices but providers and trade bodies warn price cap could exacerbate problems.

Dan Cancian May 09, 2017

The 'Jealous Mistress' - blindness on women in the legal profession

Evidence suggests many women in legal services are unable to achieve their goals and realise their true potential.

Mona Dajani May 09, 2017

Theresa May unveils plan to protect pensions from 'irresponsible bosses'

Tories pledge to give more power to regulators to block takeovers that threaten pension schemes.

Karthick Arvinth Apr 30, 2017

Draghi puts down German minister as ECB holds fire on interest rates

Central bank maintains eurozone status quo on interest rate, as its president says 'downside risks have diminished'

Gaurav Sharma Apr 27, 2017

Regtech: University College London is automating regulation using blockchain smart contracts

UCL's Professor Philip Treleaven wants to break new ground in UK 'regtech'.

Ian Allison Apr 27, 2017

Bank of England sets out new money market code of conduct

The central bank said the aim of the new UK Money Markets Code is to bring integrity to City trading.

Roger Baird Apr 26, 2017

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