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App developers could gain more payment freedom under CMA proposals. The regulator is consulting on conduct requirements for Apple and Google that could reshape app-store payments, developer steering, and access to contactless functionality on iOS.
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TikTok’s data-transfer fight is returning to Ireland’s privacy regulator again. The DPC is reviewing whether to pursue fresh sanctions after court scrutiny of its EU-China transfer suspension order.
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Europe’s steel quotas tighten as industrial policy hardens across markets. New EU duty-free limits and 50% over-quota tariffs will reshape sourcing decisions for manufacturers, construction groups, and trade-exposed suppliers.
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Europe’s invoice mandates are becoming a finance transformation deadline now. E-invoicing and digital reporting rules are pushing companies to rethink receivables, tax data, cash visibility, and order-to-cash control.
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HMRC has publicly named a Russia sanctions settlement company today. Petrofac Facilities Management Limited paid £569,157 after breaches linked to sanctioned goods and technical assistance during its Russian wind-down.
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Europe’s trade talks with China have moved into deadline territory. Brussels wants tangible progress by October as the goods deficit, rare earth controls, and industrial competition sharpen pressure on EU supply chains.
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Financial firms may soon gain clearer Consumer Duty compliance boundaries. The FCA has opened consultation on targeted changes to the regime, with wholesale activity, non-UK customers, distribution chains, and proportionality central to the review.
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France has turned fast fashion into a regulatory test case. New restrictions on advertising, influencer promotion, and product-level penalties will test ecommerce models built on speed, scale, and low-cost consumer acquisition.
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Flexible plastic packaging is entering a tougher compliance phase globally. New recycling rules, design requirements, and infrastructure gaps are forcing major consumer-goods companies to rethink wrappers, pouches, sachets, and films.
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Professional services AML supervision is moving towards FCA consolidation now. HM Treasury’s consultation outcome advances reform affecting accountancy, legal, trust, and company service providers.