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Bank of England eases stablecoin rules with £40 billion cap
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The Bank of England has replaced proposed limits on individual and corporate stablecoin holdings with a temporary £40 billion issuance guardrail per coin. The move also allows issuers to hold more reserves in government debt while preparing for a 2027 launch of regulated stablecoins.
A Kenyan national appeared in court as the Director of Public Prosecutions moved to extradite him to the United Kingdom over the 2025 death of his girlfriend in London.
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A 23-year-old British influencer is facing a murder charge in Dubai after allegedly stabbing a man she met online. Brooke George claims she acted in self-defense during an assault.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, June 15, 2026, that the UK government will pursue legislation to restrict children under 16 from using major social media platforms, with ministers aiming to pass a bill by late December and bring the measures in during 2027.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, appeared at the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 13 in London wearing an icy blue outfit that coordinated with her sons.
Voters in the Makerfield constituency in northern England will go to the polls on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in a parliamentary by-election triggered by Labour MP Josh Simons’ resignation.
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Hobby Horsing has seen rapid growth in the UK with regular weekend events attracting up to 100 participants. Young riders like 16-year-old Maisie Scaddan compete in disciplines including showjumping and dressage while preparing for the World Championships in Finland.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader and resign as prime minister
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