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SCOTUS upholds CFPB’s funding, rejecting conservative challenge

The Supreme Court has upheld the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), rejecting a challenge that could have weakened the agency's regulatory authority. In a decisive 7-2 ruling, Justice Clarence Thomas affirmed that Congress has broad discretion to decide how federal agencies are funded, which includes the CFPB's unique access to Federal Reserve funds independent of the annual appropriations process. The case, initiated by payday lenders challenging CFPB regulations, questioned whether the bureau's funding violated the Constitution's appropriations clause. The Court's decision reinforces the CFPB's stability and autonomy, allowing it to continue its role in consumer finance regulation without the direct financial oversight of Congress. This ruling is pivotal for the CFPB, ensuring its ability to operate with a degree of insulation from political pressures and enhancing its capacity to enforce consumer protection laws effectively. The decision also reflects the Court's broader support for maintaining agency independence, marking a significant victory for proponents of robust federal oversight in financial regulation.

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UK drops out of top 10 countries for good governance

A new report has shown that the UK has dropped out of the top 10 countries for good governance under Rishi Sunak's leadership. Weak leadership, poor economic management, and Brexit have dragged Britain down in the global index on good government. The Chandler Global Index for Good Government (CGGI) ranked the UK in 11th place, with scores for "leadership and foresight" placing it in 20th place. The UK also ranked 27th in financial stewardship. Despite Brexit, the UK's reputation and global influence were boosted, coming second in the category, only beaten by France. However, Brexit negatively impacted the UK's international trade score, dropping it by 26 places. Labour has used these findings to criticise the Tories and Rishi Sunak's leadership. Downing Street, on the other hand, questioned the findings, describing them as “strange” and “lacking in evidence”.

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