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Finextra
10 hours ago
- Business
- Finextra
UK launches Smart Data Group to bring benefits of open banking to more sectors
The UK is looking to build on the success of open banking through the launch of a government-backed, industry-led Smart Data Group designed to unlock £28 billion in economic value across a variety of sectors. 0 Last week, the Data (Use and Access) Bill passed in parliament, paving the way for the expansion of the open banking model, giving consumers the power to share their data more widely across new use cases in energy, finance, telecoms and retail. By enabling Brits to explicitly consent to secure, standardised sharing of personal data with providers, the aim is to ensure these users can get tailored services, seamless switching, and better deals. Chaired by former Minister for Smart Data, Paul Scully, The Smart Data Group has been tasked with making this a reality, uniting policymakers and industry experts. Open banking veterans Richard Newman and Clare Ambrosino will be in operational charge of the group, with advisory board members including Jonathan Ashworth, Lord Iain McNicol, Lord Martin Callanan, and Sir Robbie Gibb, underscoring strong cross-party support. Business and Trade Minister Justin Madders says: 'Smart Data has the power to transform the way we do business and has potential to supercharge start-ups across the country. 'This new group will play an important role in unlocking that potential, and our modern Industrial Strategy will be a driving force to boost our priority sectors and drive economic growth right across the nation.'
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Life in prison for man guilty of murder, shooting at Portland police in 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man will spend at least 32 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing a Portland man and shooting at police officers in December 2023. , 33, is guilty of shooting and killing Richard Newman. When officers responded to SE Bush Street on Dec. 14, 2023, they found 58-year-old Richard Newman 'seated in a chair in the living room.' VIDEO: Homeowner records man threatening to deport roof workers, gets punched 'Newman had been shot multiple times, was conscious, and was in obvious need of medical help,' according to the Multnomah County DA's office. Authorities took Newman to a local hospital, where he was eventually declared dead. Garza was nowhere to be found. Later that month, on Dec. 28, Garza was found leaving an apartment in the same neighborhood just after 8 p.m. Officials say he attempted to drive away in a vehicle, but police used spike strips to deflate the car's tires. Garza made it to an apartment on SE 148th Avenue, where police attempted to approach him again. That's when Garza pulled out a handgun and began firing shots at the officers, officials said. 'The bullet missed striking officer [Justin] Raphael,' the DA's office said. 'Garza fired a second gunshot at officer Raphael and officer [Corey] Budworth before entering one of the apartments.' After Garza ran into the apartment and continued firing shots, officials issued a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area. The standoff lasted till shortly after midnight when police said Garza left the apartment and surrendered to the officers. Northern Lights tease the Pacific Northwest. Will Portland miss out? On April 4, Garza pled guilty to second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree attempted murder, burglary, aggravated theft, unlawful possession of a machine gun, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and attempted assault of a public safety officer. 'A friend who had tried to help deescalate the situation told a detective Garza had told her he was aware that he was wanted for murder, that he might have done something bad, that he was not going to jail, and that he was going to make the police kill him,' according to the DA's office. Garza was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 32 years followed by a lifetime of post-prison supervision. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
