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UK urged to tackle 'dirty money' after leaked Pandora papers

13 Sept 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

The 'Pandora Papers' leak reveals how London is a primary destination for the world's richest and most powerful to conceal cash and avoid taxes through offshore companies.
The revelations implicate foreign leaders and highlight the U.K.'s light-touch regulatory approach, which critics argue attracts both legitimate foreign capital and illicit wealth.
Campaign groups are urgently calling on the British government to close financial loopholes, crack down on enablers, and strengthen defenses against tax avoidance and money laundering.
Treasury chief Rishi Sunak defends the U.K.'s record on tackling tax avoidance but acknowledges a global problem and promises an inspection of the papers, admitting 'always more we can do'.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.