PoliticsThe UK Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee is examining the government’s Child Maintenance Service. MPs took evidence from the charities Gingerbread and Surviving Economic Abuse as part of that work. Gingerbread CEO Abigail Wood appeared before the committee. Sam Morfey, CEO of Both Parents Matter at Surviving Economic Abuse, and Sara D’Arcy, its head of external affairs, also gave evidence.
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PoliticsPresident Trump greeted the prime minister of the Republic of Iraq. The White House announced the encounter in a brief notice. No further details about the meeting were provided.
EconomyThe Federal Reserve is presenting an event focused on next-generation financial inclusion. The Federal Reserve System serves as the central bank of the United States. Its broad responsibilities include supporting the effective operation of the US economy and the public interest. It conducts national monetary policy aimed at maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates.
EconomyFederal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman delivered remarks at the Next-Gen Financial Inclusion event. Her speech addressed responsible innovation and financial inclusion. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. It carries out monetary policy and other functions intended to support the effective operation of the economy and the broader public interest, including financial stability.
PoliticsThe Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee questioned Housing Secretary Steve Reed about work being undertaken by his department. Will Garton, Director General for Local Government, Growth and Communities, also appeared before MPs. Garton serves as the delegated permanent secretary and accounting officer at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The session examined the department’s work through questions from committee members.
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WorldFrance stages its annual Bastille Day parade in Paris, bringing together different military regiments. Foreign troops are also included in the procession. President Emmanuel Macron has invited leaders of the Coalition of the Willing to watch the event. The ceremony combines a national military tradition with an international presence in the capital.
PoliticsThe Culture, Media and Sport Committee questioned Lisa Nandy about work on the review of the BBC Royal Charter. Nandy is the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Robert Specterman-Green, the department’s Director of Media and International, also appeared before MPs. The session focused on their roles in the review.
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EconomyFederal Reserve Governor Cook delivered welcome remarks at the State of Small Business Symposium on June 24, 2026. The remarks are available as a transcript in PDF format. The accompanying material describes the Federal Reserve as the United States’ central bank and outlines its functions in supporting the effective operation of the economy and the public interest.
EconomyFederal Reserve Governor Waller delivered welcoming remarks at the Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar. The event included conference materials and a transcript of the speech. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and carries out functions intended to support the effective operation of the U.S. economy and the broader public interest.
EconomyFederal Reserve Governor Waller delivered welcoming remarks at the Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar. The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Its stated functions include promoting the effective operation of the U.S. economy and serving the public interest. The institution also conducts the nation’s monetary policy.