Nominet abandons the idea of auctioning dropped domains...

[Edwin]

At least if this news report is accurate.
https://www.techradar.com/news/nominet-withdraws-plans-to-seize-control-of-expired-uk-domains

(Sorry if it's been posted already, I didn't spot it.)

 

[armistice]

Was announced last thursday https://www.acorndomains.co.uk/threads/expired-domains-consultation.168950/

 

[martin-s]

Be careful what you wish for