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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that a Court of Appeal ruling at the heart of the UK’s motor finance commission scandal risks legal overreach and “goes too far”, as lenders face potential compensation claims of up to £44 billion. In a written submission to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the City regulator pushed back against last year’s ruling, which found that car dealers acted unlawfully by failing to clearly disclose commission arrangements to...

Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, has warned that artificial intelligence companies are “scraping the value” from the UK’s £125 billion creative industries, and called on the government to impose stricter copyright protections to safeguard the sector’s future. Speaking to MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, Mahon said that the government’s proposed opt-out copyright regime — which would allow AI developers to train models on copyrighted works unless creators actively object —...

Ten of the world’s leading car manufacturers – along with two major automotive trade associations – have been fined over £77 million by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after admitting to illegal collusion on green advertising practices. The watchdog found that BMW, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot Citroën, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall, and Volkswagen had “illegally agreed” not to compete when advertising how recyclable their cars were at the end of their...

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Every component matters in manufacturing. When machines need to perform with accuracy and reliability, custom gears often provide the solution. These gears are built to match specific needs, offering better performance than standard, off-the-shelf parts. Custom gears are used in a wide range of industries. From improving robotic arms’ movement to supporting heavy equipment’s power, they help keep systems running efficiently. They also allow greater control over speed, torque, and load handling. In this article,...

In today’s fast-paced world, being online is not optional. Whether you’re a small business owner or a real estate agent, having a strong web presence is key. That’s something Anthony Gallo understands better than most. Based in Florida, Anthony is a digital entrepreneur. He’s the founder of Florida SEO Services and SoFlo Real Estate Network. Both ventures focus on helping people grow their presence online. He works with companies, real estate professionals, and even individuals...

For decades, video games have been brushed off as mindless entertainment and a waste of time. For business professionals looking for ways to grow their business, playing video games is usually the last thing on their mind. Most have been taught that the only people who waste time on video games are young kids and adults who still live with their parents. However, today, some of the sharpest business minds are flipping that idea on...

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is celebrating what it calls a “green signal for competition” after the UK rail regulator confirmed that there is enough capacity at Eurostar’s London maintenance depot to support rival high-speed train services through the Channel Tunnel. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced that the Temple Mills depot in northeast London — currently leased by Eurostar — can accommodate additional European-style trains, following an independent review commissioned in response...

Aston Martin Lagonda has secured a fresh £125 million capital injection as executive chairman Lawrence Stroll and his Yew Tree Consortium deepen their financial backing of the iconic but loss-making British carmaker. The latest round of fundraising comes from two sources: the £74 million sale of Aston Martin’s stake in Stroll’s privately owned Formula 1 team, and £52.5 million raised through the issue of new shares to the Yew Tree investors. After expenses, the company...

UK house prices climbed 3.9 per cent year-on-year in March as a flurry of buyers rushed to complete property purchases ahead of stamp duty threshold changes coming into effect on April 1, according to the latest figures from Nationwide. The average price of a UK home now stands at £271,316, unchanged from February, but flat month-on-month as momentum slowed towards the end of the month when many buyers realised they could no longer meet the...