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Tories 'risking repeat of 2008 crisis' with post-Brexit banking regulation cutbacks

THE Tories are risking a repeat of “the catastrophe of the financial crash in 2008” by cutting back on the safeguards placed on banking in its…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2022

Banking reforms expert Q&A: will relaxing the rules help the UK economy and what are the risks?

Jeremy Hunt, the UK chancellor of the exchequer, has unveiled a package of measures aiming to protect the City of London’s position as one of the world’s leading financial capitals. With the UK having lost nearly a tenth of the financial assets it manages since Brexit, plus at least 7,000…

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2022

Rishi Sunak defends relaxation of banking rules as critics warn of risk and instability

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the so-called “Edinburgh reforms” of 30 changes will “turbocharge” growth

Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022

UK to ease financial regulations in post-Brexit shakeup

Britain is easing banking rules brought in after the 2008 global financial crisis in a bid to attract investment and secure London’s status as Europe’s leading finance center

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

UK Government lays out plans to use 'Brexit freedoms' for 'Edinburgh Reforms'

THE UK Government has announced plans to use "Brexit freedoms" to launch a raft of major reforms to the financial sector to replace EU…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2022

Martin Lewis issues mortgage 'payment shock' warning as banks consider aid measures

Money Saving Expert says families will face being unable to pay for their homes

Nottingham Post · Dec 9, 2022

Jeremy Hunt’s City deregulation plans are ‘dangerous’ mistake, warns expert

Sir John Vickers, architect of post-2008 banking reforms, says plans put UK financial stability at risk

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Jeremy Hunt insists City reforms do not ‘unlearn the lessons’ of 2008 financial crisis – as it happened

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a package of City policy changes on Friday that rows back on regulations to, he hopes, boost competition and growth.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

UK to cut finance red tape and axe EU rules in bid for growth

The Chancellor is in Edinburgh to announce major reforms of UK financial services regulation

Insider UK · Dec 9, 2022

Jeremy Hunt launches post-Brexit plan to rip up EU banking red tape

Brussels’ rules ‘choking’ economic growth, claims chancellor – vowing to ‘seize Brexit freedoms’

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022