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Competition regulators have proposed changes to iPhone contactless payment access. The CMA wants Apple to offer rival developers fairer NFC terms, subject to consultation and a subsequent decision.
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Ofgem approved funding allowances for another major electricity transmission upgrade. National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead project received £642.1m in regulated allowances, £60.6m below the amount requested.
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Ofgem continued reviewing electricity system decisions during June’s extreme heat. The technical assessment remains open, while a separate independent investigation found whistleblowing allegations unsubstantiated and identified organisational issues.
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Government guidance clarifies subscription obligations for businesses and their customers. The document addresses information, renewals and cancellations, but its publication does not mean every relevant duty commenced on 19 October.
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Water companies warn regulatory uncertainty could increase their borrowing costs. Water UK says further credit downgrades might ultimately add £40 to annual customer bills, although no increase has been approved.
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Renault’s chief executive has challenged Britain’s future petrol-car sales deadline. François Provost wants closer alignment with proposed European automotive policies, although neither the UK deadline nor EU law has changed.
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Regulators have confirmed special administration proceedings involving ePayments Systems Limited. The FCA says the firm was required to safeguard relevant customer funds, but its payment services are not covered by FSCS protection.
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Ministers are consulting on reforms to disputed employment status classifications. Proposals covering worker rights, enforcement and protections for genuinely self-employed people could affect more than 900,000 individuals and reshape contracting arrangements.
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Palantir and London’s policing authorities have reportedly settled their dispute. Multiple reports say both sides withdrew allegations over a blocked £50m Metropolitan Police contract, although the original joint statement remains unauthenticated.
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New legislation aims to accelerate repairs across unsafe residential buildings. Proposed measures would strengthen remediation duties, enforcement arrangements and routes for recovering costs while addressing delays affecting property owners and residents.