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"Investors' enthusiasm for a planned stock-market float cooled after the ruling, prompting the company to set aside £112 million to cover expected legal challenges over riders' employment status; analysts have warned the decision could pose an 'existential threat' to the platform model, though long-term consequences will hinge on regulatory enforcement, legal precedent across multiple platforms, and the competitive nature of the U.K. delivery market." - James Hansen
Food delivery platform facing scrutiny over rider pay and legal challenges