The Welsh Government's increased council tax premiums on second homes are prompting owners to feel unwelcome, while local populations continue to face significant challenges in affording housing within their own communities. The policy, designed to address housing shortages and price inflation, has intensified a long-standing debate over property ownership.
Millions of motorists potentially due compensation for historical car finance commission arrangements will face further delays, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirming that final decisions on redress schemes will not be made until at least early next year.
The European Union's General Court has largely affirmed the European Commission's 2018 ruling against Google, imposing a €4.1 billion fine for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system. The original penalty was €4.34 billion, marking a minor reduction.
The United States has opted against extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years but has refrained from more aggressive measures. This decision circumvents a potentially acrimonious trade dispute with Mexico and Canada, who had been pressing for clarity on the deal's future.
