The London branch of Deutsche Bank AG has been fined £165,000 ($221,000) for processing two payment requests from an Apple subsidiary to a Russian app developer, the U.K.'s sanctions enforcer said Tuesday.
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Deutsche Bank Fined Over Apple Unit's Russia Payments

By Eddie Beaver

The London branch of Deutsche Bank AG has been fined £165,000 ($221,000) for processing two payment requests from an Apple subsidiary to a Russian app developer, the U.K.'s sanctions enforcer said Tuesday.

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Met Police Weigh Fraud, Manslaughter Charges Over Grenfell

By Eddie Beaver

The Metropolitan Police said Tuesday that 57 people and 20 organizations are suspects for criminal charges that might be brought over the Grenfell Tower fire in which 72 people — including 18 children — were killed.

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Spain's Ex-PM Faces 'Influence Peddling' Corruption Probe

By Christopher Crosby

Spain's former prime minister is under criminal investigation over corruption allegations linked to the government bailout of an airline during the COVID-19 pandemic, a judge revealed on Tuesday.

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ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Solicitor Struck Off For Pocketing Client Money

By Ashish Sareen

A former criminal law specialist at a firm in northeast England has been barred from practicing after he deliberately directed a client to pay into his personal bank account more than £5,000 ($6,698) intended for his firm in legal fees.

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INVESTIGATIONS

Cyber Breaches Cost UK Firms £3.7B In Litigation Fallout

By Martin Croucher

Cyberattacks on businesses in Britain are estimated to have cost £3.7 billion ($5 billion) in litigation in 2025, an insurance broker has said, warning that many do not have sufficient cover to protect against legal and reputational damage caused by a major breach.

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Football Charity 'Let Down The Players,' Watchdog Says

By William Janes

The U.K.'s charity watchdog said Tuesday that a football charity had "let down the players" as it published a highly critical report on mismanagement by trustees and announced the recovery of £2.5 million ($3.35 million) of funds by the nonprofit.

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COMPLIANCE

FCA Warns Young Drivers Of Fake Insurance Found Online

By Joel Poultney

The Financial Conduct Authority told young drivers on Tuesday to be wary of ghost-broking scams online as it revealed that nearly half of young people on the road have bought car insurance through social media or messaging apps.

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POLICY & REGULATION

EU Closes In On Mandatory Scrutiny Of Key Sector Deals

By Tom Fish

The European Parliament approved tightened new rules governing foreign investments in sensitive sectors across the bloc on Tuesday, a significant step in its drive to protect economic security and reduce dependence on external powers.

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PEOPLE

Brief

Ex-SFO GC Among 4 Tapped To Join BSB Board

By Max Austin

The Bar Standards Board said Tuesday that it has appointed four new members to join its board during 2026, including Sara Lawson KC, the former general counsel of the Serious Fraud Office. 

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

How New Act Expands UK Managers' Corporate Crime Liability

The recent enforcement of the Crime and Policing Act is a watershed moment for U.K. corporate criminal liability, facilitating the prosecution of organizations for the actions of their senior managers by extending liability beyond the individual with the directing mind and will to those who play a significant role in a business’s decision‑making, say lawyers at WilmerHale.

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LAW FIRMS IN TODAY'S NEWS

Covington & Burling

Thompsons Solicitors

WilmerHale

COMPANIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Apple Inc.

Arconic Corp.

Deutsche Bank AG

LinkedIn Corp.

Marks & Spencer

Professional Footballers Association Enterprises Ltd.

Sberbank of Russia

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd.

Whirlpool Corp.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

European Commission

European Parliament

European Union

Financial Conduct Authority

Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation

Serious Fraud Office

The Crown Prosecution Service

U.K. Foreign & Commonwealth Office