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JJH Enterprises Limited confirms that, by an order dated 13 October 2026, the Court of Appeal refused Microsoft's application for permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal's decision of 7 July 2026.

Order of the Chair (Directions) 14 Sep 2026

Central to this development is a historic, potentially damning internal “Second-Hand Software” (SHS) presentation, referred to in the consent order as a “known adverse document.” The specific content of the presentation has not yet been made public, but Microsoft has until October 31 to explain why it did not disclose the presentation earlier.

CAT consent order requires Microsoft to explain by 31 October why a 2013 Second-Hand Software presentation surfaced only in December 2025.

Yes, the 'Secondhand Software Presentation' does sound like it might be an adverse document...