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New UK short selling regime takes effect today

Phase 1 of the new UK short selling regime began on 13 July 2026, replacing the EU-derived framework with domestic rules under the Short Selling Regulations 2025.

Rosie White

13 JUL · 4 min read

Housebuilders' shares plunge as taxes, short sellers and uncertainty bite

Shares in major UK housebuilders including Vistry, Barratt Redrow and Crest Nicholson have fallen to decade lows amid profit warnings and hedge fund short selling.

Rosie White

12 JUL · 5 min read