The European Commission issued a positive assessment of France’s fifth and final request for a €6.1 billion payment from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, part of NextGenerationEU. The statement was published as a Commission press release on 29 September 2026.
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) published a report prepared in response to a request from Transport Scotland about the proposed Scottish Zero Emission Truck Fund subsidy scheme. The excerpt provides no further details on the scheme or findings.
World News in Brief: Deadly Myanmar strikes as Malaysia begins deportations, new emergency funding released, Gaza and West Bank update. Additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
The Competition and Markets Authority opened an investigation into an anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings affecting their UK subsidiaries. The supplied excerpt gives no further operational or timing details about the inquiry.
The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive behaviour relating to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients under Chapter I CA98. No further details were included in the supplied source data.
On 29 Sep 2026 the European Commission announced an additional €500 million allocation to the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme for 2026–2027. The announcement was issued as a press release from Brussels.
Chile's Defence Minister Fernando Barros Tocornal endorsed developing commercial activity between the Magallanes region and the Falklands and said Chile's support for Argentina's sovereignty claim does not imply trade restrictions. He made the remarks in an interview with Radio Polar in Punta Arenas during a visit on September 24–25, 2026.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the completed acquisition of The Southern Co-operative Limited by Co-operative Group Limited. The source reports the CMA has opened an inquiry into the transaction.
The CMA has proposed accepting a remedies package offered by Co-op Group in connection with its acquisition of Southern Co-op. The Co-op's undertakings could address the regulator's competition concerns.
Government research detailing skills needs and job vacancies across the UK cyber security sector was published on 2026-09-29. The excerpt provided no further details of findings or conclusions.
Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean will require about US$178 billion over the next thirty years to handle passenger growth from 809 million this year to around 1.5 billion by 2045, according to projections presented in Lima at the Airports Council International annual assembly. The source provides these projection figures and the reported investment total.
Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean will require around US$178 billion over the next thirty years to handle passenger growth from 809 million this year to about 1.5 billion in 2045. These projections were presented in Lima at the Airports Council International annual assembly.
Five major shipping lines told Uruguayan ministers that a labour dispute at the Terminal Cuenca del Plata port is producing significant disruption. The companies reported more than 35 days of disruption in 2026 and warned of severe economic and commercial harm to Uruguay.
Argentine President Javier Milei denied that Argentina is in recession and questioned statistics indicating rising poverty and falling economic activity during an interview on La Cornisa (LN+). The excerpt reports his comments but provides no additional data or reactions.
Seoul selected locations for Moonlight Night Markets as the first project to vitalize the nighttime economy under the 9th popularly elected administration. Nineteen commercial areas from 15 districts participated and six winners were chosen.
A designer in Montevideo can complete work for a company in São Paulo after banks close, but transfers may involve two currencies, several providers and a wait before the final amount becomes clear. The excerpt states that stablecoin services offer a different route for such cross‑border payments.
Guidance explains how the Department for Education calculates funding allocation for non‑maintained special schools. The source is a published guidance document (published 2026-09-28).
A dataset listing CMA transactions made with an electronic purchasing card (ePCS) that exceed £500, covering March 2015 onward. The source item describes the scope of the published spending records.
A report was published listing departmental expenditures above £25,000 for August 2026. The source excerpt states it is a report on departmental spending over £25,000.
The CMA published records of spending by an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500 for August 2026. The excerpt lists transactions but provides no further details in the supplied source data.
Record of spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) exceeding £500 in July 2026 associated with CMA. The source excerpt lists ePCS transactions over £500 but provides no additional details in the supplied data.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether Pasta Evangelists Limited complied with the law on unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 in relation to obtaining consumer reviews. The source was published 2026-09-28.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Just Eat.co.uk Limited’s compliance with the law on unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 in relation to publishing consumer review information like star ratings. The source excerpt provides no further details.
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Illustrative image: Skyline of the Central Business District of Singapore with the Esplanade Bridge and The Fullerton Hotel, in the evening. — Basile Morin/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Feefo Holdings Limited’s compliance with the law on unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 concerning publishing consumer reviews and review information such as star ratings. The source item is an announcement of that investigation published on 2026-09-28T10:26:00.000Z.
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Illustrative image: Skyline of the Central Business District with the Old Parliament House (The Arts House) seen from the roof of the National Gallery, St Andrews Road, Singapore, a sunny afternoon — Basile Morin/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Dignity Group Holdings Limited for compliance with unfair commercial practices under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 concerning how it obtains consumer reviews. The source excerpt provides no further operational details or geographic specifics.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Autotrader Limited’s compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 concerning the publication of consumer reviews and star ratings. The source provides no additional details about findings, penalties, or timelines.
An interview with Victoria Belim-Frolova about Russia’s war on Ukraine and how it forces a “constant process of adaptation” among Ukrainian small businesses. The piece highlights this dynamic especially in women-led small businesses.
A European Commission press release reports the EU's growing network of trade agreements helps European businesses access new export markets and creates a more predictable trade and investment environment. The report was published on 28 September 2026 by the Commission in Brussels.
