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news.sky.comworld5 days agoUpdated
North Sea Gas Field Awaits Regulator Decision on Production Start
The operator of the Jackdaw gas field says the project is ready to supply up to 6% of UK demand from October if approved. A court previously ruled the original consents unlawful because climate impacts were not assessed.
livemint.comtechnology13 days ago
UK Government Considers Intervention in $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
The British government is weighing whether to step into the proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance over concerns about media plurality in the UK. A final decision has not been made, and the buyer has until July 6 to respond.
deccanchronicle.comworld21 days ago
CMA Orders StubHub UK to Refund 50,000 Customers and Pay £900,000 Fine After Hidden-Fee Breach
The UK competition regulator directed StubHub UK to repay more than 50,000 customers an average of £10 each and imposed a £900,000 penalty. The action addresses mandatory fees added only at checkout for concert and sports tickets between April and December 2025.
theregister.comfinance23 days ago
UK Regulator Flags Three Amazon Products for Choking and Cadmium Risks
The Office for Product Safety and Standards identified three products sold on Amazon that pose choking or toxic-metal hazards. Two toy listings were removed from the platform and one jewellery shipment was stopped at the border.
news.sky.comworld28 days agoUpdated
UK Government Objects to Thames Water Lenders’ £10bn Rescue Plan
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds wrote to Ofwat on Monday raising concerns over the lenders' rescue package. A government spokesman said the offer does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment.
thurrott.comworld40 days ago
Google Wallet to Store Digital Government IDs in UK and Select EU Countries Starting This Summer
Android users in Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, and Estonia will be able to add government-issued IDs to Google Wallet starting this summer. The same capability is expected in the UK soon.
The Independentworld50 days ago
Report Says North Sea Oil and Gas Sector Needs Policy Changes to Continue
A survey by the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce found most energy businesses believe the North Sea basin can continue operating under different fiscal and regulatory conditions. The report lists specific policy recommendations and includes responses from UK and Scottish…
freepressjournal.inworld62 days ago
Mobile Provider Tops Complaints Table With Network Issues Leading
A major mobile provider has recorded the highest number of complaints among UK operators according to industry data. Network reliability and customer service emerged as the primary areas of dissatisfaction. The company has not issued a public response to the latest figures.
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bangkokpost.comtechnology65 days ago
UK Children Use Fake Beards and VPNs to Bypass Online Age Checks
A new survey by Internet Matters found that 46% of UK children aged 9-16 believe age-verification systems are easy to bypass, with some using drawn-on facial hair or other people's faces. Nearly half reported experiencing online harm in the past month despite increased safety fea…