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Franchise protections are facing renewed scrutiny after Adrian Howe’s death. His family is calling for Adrian’s law after concerns over risk in brand-led franchise agreements.
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Chinese EV imports are testing the UK’s transition strategy. Stellantis has warned that the ZEV mandate is creating commercial strain as lower-cost rivals gain ground.
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Europe’s latest Russia package extends sanctions deeper into crypto markets. HTX has been identified among platforms affected by new EU restrictions, as Brussels widens scrutiny of digital assets, offshore channels, and sanctions evasion.
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Big Tech oversight is moving back onto the policy agenda. Former CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink has urged tougher action as platform power grows across search, advertising, cloud, app stores, and AI discovery.
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JD.com’s Ceconomy bid has become a test of Brussels scrutiny. EU regulators have formally raised concerns under foreign subsidy rules, putting a major European electronics retail transaction under sharper political and competition-law pressure.
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Google’s DMA penalties have widened into a transatlantic trade dispute. Brussels has fined the company €890m over search and app-store practices, while US tariff threats have pushed Europe’s platform enforcement regime into a wider trade-policy confrontation.
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Asuene has bought Secaro to deepen supply chain emissions capability. The deal strengthens its UK, European, and US expansion as manufacturers face rising Scope 3 disclosure pressure.
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Tesco is widening rapid grocery delivery through marketplace partnerships now. The supermarket is adding Deliveroo and Uber Eats while extending Clubcard prices and points to app-based customers.
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Extreme heat is now carrying measurable economic costs for employers. June’s heatwave reportedly caused 24 million lost working hours and £1.15bn in UK economic damage and health impacts.
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TikTok Shop is testing alcohol sales under tighter customer checks. The UK pilot uses account, checkout, and delivery-stage age verification for approved licensed retailers.