Markets/Coverages: Allianz UK Enhances Renewable Energy Cover, With Multi-Tech Offer October 23, 2026 Allianz UK has enhanced its renewable energy proposition and introduced simplified operational wording for customers with multiple technologies at the...
Bank of England Considers Stress Testing AI’s Effect on the Financial Sector October 20, 2026 By Tom Rees While the Bank of England is busy stress testing the UK’s private markets, another threat is looming in the minds...
Severe Drought Hits Parts of England for First Time Since 1995 October 19, 2026 By Jessica Shankleman A severe drought has been declared for parts of England for the first time since 1995, pushing the government to...
Diageo’s Toxic Spill Hits a Pristine River in Scottish Whisky Country October 19, 2026 By Jennifer Creery The River Spey in northeastern Scotland is one of the world’s most pristine bodies of water. Stretching across 107 miles,...
Volkswagen Sets Aside £725 Million for UK Car Finance Payout October 7, 2026 By Jamie Nimmo and Upmanyu Trivedi The UK financing arm of Volkswagen AG has made a £725 million ($960 million) provision to cover the costs of...
UK Insurers Urge Bank of England to Rethink ‘Dynamic’ Stress Test September 18, 2026 By Phoebe Seers and Annabel Tinson Britain’s insurance industry is urging the Bank of England’s regulatory arm to rethink its live crisis simulation, citing heavy reporting...
UK’s Boomers Cling to Jobs as Young People Get Locked Out September 15, 2026 By Irina Anghel In the early 2000s, Britain had as many as 10 young workers for every person over-65 with a job. Today...
Londoners Find ‘Horrendous’ Cracks in Their Homes After Successive Heat Waves August 24, 2026 By Gautam Naik Londoners are facing historic levels of subsidence risk after five successive heat waves dried out the clay soil on which...
UK Lawmaker Lucy Rigby Appointed City Minister in Charge of Financial Services July 22, 2026 New Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Lucy Rigby as Britain’s City Minister on Tuesday, putting her in charge of overseeing...
UK Financial Services Firms Sharpen Staff Scrutiny as New Misconduct Regime Looms July 20, 2026 By Kirstin Ridley and Phoebe Seers Financial firms in Britain are sharpening their focus on employee conduct, with some weeding out staff suspected of misconduct such...