Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been suspended by his party after CCTV footage showed him allegedly punching a man to the ground in a late-night altercation. Sir Keir Starmer approved the suspension, leading to a distraction for the Prime Minister ahead of the Budget. Amesbury is cooperating with police inquiries after reporting the incident himself, while Labour has administratively suspended his membership pending further investigation.
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Federal Reserve proposes more transparency in bank stress tests, but banks still sue
Trade groups representing major U.S. banks have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking increased transparency in the Federal Reserve's stress tests post-2008 financial crisis. The Fed has already proposed changes to the annual process, indicating potential adjustments to address the concerns raised by the banking industry. This legal action highlights the ongoing debate over the regulatory framework governing the U.S. banking sector. Full Article
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