UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance

11. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with strategic market status in search and search advertising, confirming its substantial market power. This step under the new digital markets regime could lead to interventions promoting competition. Google has objected, highlighting its economic contributions to the UK.

National Album Day Announces 2025 Rock Champions

16. september 2025 Rapportert av AI

The National Album Day has unveiled its lineup of LP champions for the 2025 edition, focusing on rock music and featuring prominent artists and albums. This year's event aims to celebrate the enduring impact of rock albums in the music industry. Organizers highlighted the participation of both classic and contemporary rock figures to promote the format.

UK lifts ban on retail access to crypto ETNs

9. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on retail investors accessing bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded notes, effective October 8, 2025. This allows firms to offer these products on approved exchanges like the London Stock Exchange. The move could boost the UK crypto market by up to 20%, according to research.

OECD Predicts UK to Lead G7 in Inflation This Year

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has forecasted that the United Kingdom will experience the highest inflation rate among G7 nations in 2025, projecting a 2.7% rise amid global economic slowdowns. This prediction comes as part of the OECD's latest interim economic outlook, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures in the UK despite broader trends of declining growth worldwide. The report underscores potential challenges for the UK's economic recovery and policy decisions ahead.

OECD Forecasts UK to Lead G7 in Inflation This Year

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has projected that the United Kingdom will experience the highest inflation rate among G7 nations in 2025, attributing the outlook to persistent economic pressures including energy costs and labor market dynamics. This forecast, released on September 24, 2025, underscores ongoing challenges for the UK economy amid global recovery efforts post-pandemic. Analysts warn that without targeted interventions, this could exacerbate cost-of-living issues for households and influence monetary policy decisions.

US and UK Air Sorties to Nepal

Multiple US and UK Air Force sorties were carried out to Nepal on September 9, 2025, for unspecified purposes.