Newly released Ofcom findings reveal concerns about possible UAE-linked influence over Telegraph editorial independence under an abandoned takeover proposal.
The CMA proposes strategic market status for Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, opening consultation on potential competition measures affecting Copilot, security software and cloud licensing.
Sir John Kingman has been appointed the first Chair of Great British Railways as ministers prepare the new public rail body while the Railways Bill progresses through Parliament.
Anglian Water has been fined £1.6 million after an Environment Agency prosecution over sewage pollution affecting nearly 14km of the River Brain in Essex.
John Swinney says he will work with Andy Burnham on devolving more power to Scottish regions, but rejects criticism that Holyrood is too centralised.
Ofsted is piloting independent reviews of school inspection complaints, with the Chief Inspector able to order a fresh inspection if grading concerns are upheld.
Dr Mary Ryan wins the Bradninch by-election for the Liberal Democrats with 476 votes and a 385-vote majority over Reform UK.
Mac Brown holds Salisbury Milford for the Liberal Democrats with 759 votes, defeating the Conservatives by 154 votes in a Wiltshire Council by-election.
Josh Swash of Flintshire People's Voice wins Higher Kinnerton with 566 votes (91.3%), as Reform UK and the Conservatives tie for second place.
Labour’s Jane Lennie has gained the Shepshed county council seat from Reform UK by 53 votes in a closely contested Leicestershire by-election.
The UK competition regulator is examining whether Microsoft should face Strategic Market Status designation over its business software ecosystem, with a final decision expected by February 2027.