UK News Daily UK Limits Tech Giants, Inflation Remains Steady, Bill Targets Prince Andrew, Villa Maccabi Fans Banned, and more...
Oct 23, 2025
The UK is taking a strong stance against tech giants Google and Apple to break their mobile market hold. Inflation remains steady at 3.8%, putting pressure on the Bank of England's policies. A controversial new bill aims to allow the revocation of royal titles, specifically targeting Prince Andrew amid public support. Tensions rise as Aston Villa fans are banned from a match against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to safety concerns. Plus, a £500 million investment is set to transform the Oxford-Cambridge area into a tech powerhouse.
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UK Labels Apple And Google Strategic Players
- The CMA designated Google and Apple as strategic market players to curb their mobile ecosystem dominance.
- The move mirrors global regulation trends like the EU's Digital Markets Act to boost competition and consumer choice.
Steady Inflation Complicates Rate Decisions
- UK inflation held at 3.8% in September, lower than expected and easing immediate inflationary pressure.
- The data complicates Bank of England rate timing and will shape the November 26 budget and welfare adjustments.
Bill Could Let King Strip Royal Titles
- A Removal of Titles Bill would let the King revoke royal and peerage titles, targeting Prince Andrew's dukedom.
- The bill depends on government backing and aims to modernise outdated title-revocation laws like the 1917 act.