Crypto firms face clamp down from Treasury and watchdog Crypto Cryptocurrencies will face regulation like any other financial products under new laws announced by the Treasury. Firms that offer crypto products will fall under the Financial Conduct Authority’s jurisdiction as part of new rules requiring digital assets providers to meet a set of standards from the City watchdog. The Labour government said the new legislation, which comes into [...]
Nigel Farage: City regulator ‘is a disaster’ Regulation Nigel Farage has branded the Financial Conduct Authority a “disaster” as he promised his party would overhaul the City’s regulatory landscape. The Reform UK leader – who is hosting the party’s annual conference this weekend – is a strong contender to take the keys to 10 Downing Street in the next general election. Allies of [...]
Businesses are Reform-curious on eve of Birmingham conference Politics Nigel Farage’s poll-topping party has attracted more businesses than ever to its annual conference this week. But, writes Ali Lyon, some corporations and industry bodies are still steering clear of the party, citing its unpredictability and the conference’s unorthodox format. With his party boasting a consistent poll lead, and a general election just weeks away, [...]
Pothole partners: JCB to be official exhibitor at Reform conference September 4, 2025 JCB will be one of the ‘official exhibitors’ at this week’s Reform Party conference, where it will showcase a pothole machine in the latest sign of tightening ties between the poll-topping party and blue-chip UK firms. The yellow-liveried manufacturer, which is owned by longstanding Tory donor Lord Bamford, will be one of the most prominent [...]