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Global energy markets have fewer buffers against additional supply shocks. Shell and Equinor executives warn prolonged disruption is eroding inventories and logistical flexibility, increasing cost risks across European industry.
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Food regulation could undergo a significant structural overhaul under proposals. The FSA is designing national oversight for the largest businesses alongside reforms intended to strengthen local enforcement.
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UK regulators are examining AI’s role in medicines safety today. The MHRA wants evidence on model validation, data access and regulatory barriers before developing a dedicated sandbox.
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Morrisons has accelerated sales growth during its latest trading quarter. Like-for-like sales rose 3.2% as the supermarket combined market-share gains with further cost savings and digital expansion.
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UK regulators have opened formal scrutiny of McCormick’s Unilever acquisition. The CMA has set 11 November for its Phase 1 decision on the proposed foods-business transaction.
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Crypto companies now have final guidance on UK authorisation requirements. The FCA application gateway opens on 30 September, more than a year before the wider regulatory regime takes effect.
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Cross-border payment friction is constraining UK companies’ international growth plans. Airwallex and Cebr estimate £10.5bn of working capital is affected annually, while 55% of surveyed businesses say they have scaled back overseas expansion.
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Nissan is committing fresh investment to its Sunderland manufacturing operation. Around £170m will support production of the Kicks e-POWER crossover, strengthening the plant’s role in Nissan’s European manufacturing network.
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Cardiff Capital Region has backed detailed work on tidal power. Up to £6.4m will fund studies into an Aberthaw lagoon that could eventually generate around 600MW and support a substantial South Wales supply chain.
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Competition regulators seek views on OCS Group’s proposed Mitie acquisition. The CMA has begun pre-notification information gathering on the £3.1bn deal but has not yet launched a formal Phase 1 investigation.