The UK

Banking

Santander Considers Leaving UK as It Ramps Up to Full-Service Digital Bank in US

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Not long after pledging to operate a digital bank in America, Spain’s most valuable lender is reevaluating its business in the UK.

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International Economics

The UK’s Higher-Education Sector is Trying to Dodge a Finance Crisis

The UK’s top-notch schools are a premier destination for international students, and education is a big part of the economy.

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Artificial Intelligence

The UK Investigates Amazon’s Partnership with Anthropic

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is probing whether Amazon’s $4 billion partnership with Anthropic might break antitrust rules.

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International Economics

London’s Days as the World’s Money-Laundering Capital May Be Numbered

London has been the world’s top spot for money laundering, but that could be changing. Roughly 17% of UK millionaires are leaving.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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Real Estate

LA Wildfires Exacerbate California’s Insurance Crisis

California was already contending with a home insurance crisis due to unpredictable weather events. Then came this week’s fires.

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