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UK’s Largest Solar Farm Proposal Faces Planning Inspectorate Scrutiny Amid Local Opposition

Campaigners describe the proposed 1,200-hectare Green Hill Solar Farm as “absolutely crippling for our villages” as the Planning Inspectorate hearing begins. Developers argue the project would deliver significant benefits and power homes by 2029 if approved.

Planning Battle Over UK’s Largest Solar Farm

The future of what would become the United Kingdom’s largest solar farm is now before the Planning Inspectorate, with hearings beginning amid strong local opposition. According to reports, the proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would span approximately 1,200 hectares between Wellingborough and Northampton, generating significant debate about renewable energy infrastructure versus countryside preservation.

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UK Regulators Target Apple’s App Store Dominance with New Market Status

British regulators have confirmed Apple holds strategic market status for its mobile platforms, enabling potential interventions that could mandate third-party app stores. The move follows similar actions in the EU and could significantly reshape Apple’s UK operations.

Regulatory Designation Confirmed

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially designated Apple with strategic market status for its iOS and iPadOS platforms, according to reports. This classification grants regulators enhanced powers to impose binding requirements that could fundamentally alter how Apple operates its App Store ecosystem in the UK market.

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UK Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8% Amid Easing Food Price Pressures

UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, defying expectations of an increase. Food prices fell for the first time since May last year, providing some relief to consumers amid the ongoing cost of living pressures.

Inflation Remains Stable Amid Food Price Relief

UK inflation reportedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, defying analyst expectations of a rise to 4%, according to Office for National Statistics data. The steady consumer prices index (CPI) reading comes as food prices saw their first monthly decline since May last year, providing some relief to households grappling with cost of living pressures.