1. Stellantis, the owner of Vauxhall, Peugeot, and Citroën, warned that its UK car plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton might close within a year unless electric vehicle demand increases and the UK government eases regulations, particularly the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

2. The European Commission accused Microsoft of illegally bundling its Teams app with its Office 365 suite, potentially leading to a significant antitrust fine, the most serious since its €561 million fine in 2013, with the Commission concerned about the competitive disadvantage to rivals like Slack and ongoing regulatory scrutiny despite Microsoft’s initial efforts to unbundle Teams.

3. Tech entrepreneurs and investors are optimistic about the UK’s potential to become the world’s third-largest AI hub, but challenges such as Brexit fallout, regulatory uncertainties, and competition from France could hinder its progress.

4. Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy has been approved in China for long-term weight management, as the company navigates competition and prepares for the 2026 patent expiration of Semaglutide in China.