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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apologise as users report app and online banking outage – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3

UK regulator enforces new competition requirements on Google search

The Competition and ‌Markets Authority ⁠has ⁠flagged concerns about Google's dominance in search services. Google accounts for ​more than 90% of UK queries, and the regulator had been ​consulting on the matter to ensure effective competition.

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Bridget Phillipson orders hidden childcare cost review

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The Independent UK · May 26

In California Governor’s Race, Xavier Becerra Walks Away From Single-Payer

Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.

Capital & Main · May 21

Champagne Supernova indeed: Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher crack the 2026 rich list

The Oasis brothers reunited on stage after 15 years in July as part of a long-awaited mega-tour

The Independent UK · May 15

UK opens antitrust enquiry into Microsoft dominance of business software

Microsoft is being investigated by the UK's CMA over its business software practices.

TechRadar · May 15

Britain investigates Microsoft over business software dominance

Britain's antitrust regulator will investigate Microsoft's dominance in business software. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine if bundling Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, and other products is uncompetitive. This probe will also look at AI integration and cloud market practices. The investigation aims to ensure UK organisations benefit from choice,…

The Economic Times · May 14

How can care homes charge fees after a death?

Charges set out in a new contract for its homes appear to contradict advice from the Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Fuel price rises caused by cost of oil rather than retail margins – watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins have been ‘broadly unchanged’ since the start of the war in the Middle East.

Evening Standard · May 1

The problem with vet bills – a dog-owning economist explains

When my dog Buddy ate a tub of chewing gum – around 60 pieces – we rushed him to the vet, where he stayed overnight. Thankfully he was fine. The same could not be said for our wallets.

The Conversation · Apr 17