Fresh from forcing the tech titan to include a standard USB-C port on its devices, the EU flexed its regulatory muscles in March and fined Apple $1.9 billion (£1.5bn) for breaking competition laws over music streaming. And the bloc is reportedly getting ready to fine the firm up to $50 million (£39m) a day for failing to comply with its new super-stringent Digital Markets Act (DMA), despite Apple creating a third-party app store for EU users.

Apple could face similar restrictions in the UK following the passing of the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) in May. Like its European counterpart, the act could lead to Apple having to change its business practices in the country, harming its bottom line.

Adding to its troubles, the European Court of Justice has just ruled against Apple in a 10-year court battle that was sparked when the European Commission ordered Ireland, which is home to Apple's EU HQ, to recover 13 billion euros ($14bn/£11bn) in back taxes from the tech giant in 2016. Apple has been fighting the order ever since and it's expected to challenge the latest ruling, but damage has already been done, with company shares down 1% mere hours after the news was announced. Watch this space...

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