BT’s Openreach is threatening to scrap its final push to bring full fibre to 30 million UK homes by 2030. The company says Ofcom’s proposed price controls make the business case unworkable for the last 5 million properties. This could leave millions without access to modern broadband infrastructure.
Major European banks including Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas are pushing back against the ECB’s digital euro plans, arguing it offers little consumer value. They’ve launched their own payment system called Wero to compete with US providers like Visa and Mastercard.
Reddit and streaming site Kick have been added to Australia’s upcoming ban on social media for users under 16. The law takes effect December 10 and puts enforcement responsibility on the platforms themselves. Companies that fail to block underage users could face penalties up to AU$49.5 million.
The explosive growth of cloud computing and AI is driving data centers to locate near natural gas resources for reliable power. This strategy creates a complex web of legal and regulatory challenges across multiple jurisdictions. Developers must navigate everything from energy procurement to environ
The UK government has committed to designating big tech companies as “critical third parties” by next year, subjecting them to direct oversight by financial regulators. This comes after MPs criticized the Treasury for moving too slowly following recent cloud outages that disrupted banking services.
The Stop Killing Games movement reached the UK Parliament floor after Ubisoft shut down The Crew. While the government isn’t changing policy yet, several MPs passionately argued for consumer rights and game preservation. This debate marks a significant step for digital ownership advocates.
According to Forbes, mandatory inclusionary zoning schemes like Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance have dramatically suppressed housing supply. Over 20 years, these programs have consistently failed while politicians keep doubling down on the same failed approach.
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