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Signicat has appointed TÜV Austria to consolidate European conformity assessments. The phased arrangement will replace five assessment providers for eIDAS-related audits, without constituting certification of every Signicat service or a completed transition.
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The CMA is consulting on possible remedies for nexfibre acquisition. Its concerns over wholesale broadband competition remain provisional and no prohibition decision has been made.
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British exporters have secured new African infrastructure opportunities with backing. UKEF says projects in Guinea and Benin cover education, clean water, electricity and government buildings.
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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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Electricity network operators outlined long-term investment and workforce development plans. SP Energy Networks attributes projected £58bn UK economic contribution and more than 200,000 supported jobs to the ENA/BEAMA sector plan.
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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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Sumitomo opened its Scottish high-voltage subsea cable factory this week. The £350m Port of Nigg investment adds domestic manufacturing capacity and is forecast to create over 200 direct skilled jobs.
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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.