Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chairman Ashley Alder has been cleared of wrongdoing following an investigation into his handling of a whistleblower complaint. A former FCA employee last month claimed that Mr Alder failed to keep their identity secret, with a second former employee making a similar claim shortly after. However, an internal review led by…

Concerns are mounting over UK-registered news websites which are allegedly spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine. In response, parliamentarians, including Lord Wallace of Saltaire, are advocating for legal reforms to mandate transparency in media ownership, similar to regulations in the EU. Lord Wallace commented: “It is extremely concerning that London’s reputation as a media…

Private equity investor Guy Hands, through his company Annington Homes, has filed a legal claim against Housing Secretary Angela Rayner in the European Court of Human Rights. The dispute revolves around the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which aims to enhance tenant rights regarding ground rents and lease extensions. Hands argues that the Act’s vagueness…

Inflation in the UK remained unchanged at 2.2% in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), aligning with economists’ predictions. However, core inflation increased to 3.6%, up from 3.3% in July. The Bank of England, which recently cut rates for the first time since the pandemic, is expected to proceed cautiously due to…

Tom Capon, counsel and co-leader of the space sector at Linklaters, discusses the rapid growth of the space industry and the importance of continuous learning. He recalls advice from a senior lawyer: “The moment I stop learning, this job becomes pointless.” Capon, who transitioned from a structured finance background to focus on space, highlights the…

The Criminal Bar Association has condemned the Government’s proposal to double the maximum jail sentences magistrates can impose, labelling it “a knee-jerk reaction” that will exacerbate the overcrowding crisis in prisons. Mary Prior KC, chairwoman of the association, stated: “This will simply make things worse,” stressing the need for a collaborative approach rather than hasty…