Regulation

Regulation intelligence

UK company regulation changes constantly. From Companies House reform and economic crime measures to filing requirements and director obligations, staying compliant means staying informed.

This category covers regulatory developments affecting the 5.6 million companies on the UK register - new legislation, enforcement trends, compliance deadlines and what the data tells us about how businesses are adapting to stricter oversight.

Regulation 29 June 2026

Millions of Self Assessment Taxpayers Face July 31st Payment Deadline

HMRC warns millions of Self Assessment taxpayers to prepare for the second Payment on Account deadline on 31 July 2026, with one month remaining. Analysis of company register data provides context on

Regulation 27 June 2026

Insolvency Service Reports 'Meaningful Improvements' as UK Register Shows 109,891 Companies in Liquidation

The Insolvency Service's latest stakeholder report finds increased confidence in reforms to Debt Relief Orders and practitioner regulation, as CompanyPulse data reveals the scale of the system current

Regulation 23 June 2026

StubHub Fined £900,000 as CMA Targets Hidden Fee Practices in UK Ticket Resale

Ticket reseller StubHub has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine following a CMA investigation into hidden fees. The enforcement action highlights compliance risks

Regulation 19 June 2026

Government Study Validates MVL Process as 95% of Cases Pay Creditors Within 12 Months

First large-scale analysis of 2,309 Members' Voluntary Liquidations finds process working effectively, with creditors paid in full within 12 months in 95% of cases examined between 2016 and 2024.

Regulation 16 June 2026

Driving Test Backlog to Continue Until Autumn 2027 as UK Businesses Face Widespread Economic Pressure

Government admits seven-week waiting time target won't be met until autumn 2027 as average test wait hits 22 weeks. The extended timeline creates sustained pressure on driving instruction businesses.

Regulation 14 June 2026

Senior Insolvency Official Receives OBE as UK Records 109,577 Corporate Liquidations

David Chapman, Senior Official Receiver at the Insolvency Service, has been awarded an OBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List after 42 years managing the UK's most complex corporate failures, in

Regulation 13 June 2026

HMRC Plans 30,000 High Street Interventions as Retail Crime Data Shows Scale of Enforcement Challenge

HMRC will conduct more than 30,000 high street interventions in 2026-27 targeting tax fraud and illegal activity. CompanyPulse data reveals over 200,000 active retail businesses in sectors identified

Regulation 12 June 2026

Five UK Companies Shut Down for China Client Exploitation as Register Clean-Up Intensifies

The Insolvency Service has shut down five companies in 2026 for exploiting the UK business register to create false UK presence for over 12,000 China-based clients, as Companies House reports signific

Regulation 11 June 2026

3.2 Million Small UK Companies Must File Profit & Loss Accounts from April 2028

The UK government has announced that small companies and micro-entities will be required to file profit and loss accounts with Companies House from April 2028, though they can opt out of public disclo

Regulation 6 June 2026

High-Profile Director Bans Signal Enforcement Shift as Insolvency Service Targets Financial Misconduct

The Insolvency Service's nine-year ban on Lex Greensill marks a notable enforcement action against financial sector misconduct, as recent disqualifications show authorities targeting fraudulent transf

Regulation 29 May 2026

EU's €200m Temu Fine Puts Spotlight on UK's 202,471 E-commerce Companies

The European Commission's €200m penalty against Temu for selling dangerous products signals heightened platform liability risks for UK online retailers. With over 200,000 UK companies operating in int

Regulation 17 May 2026

Tax Advisory Sector Faces Major Compliance Shift as HMRC Registration Opens Next Week

With mandatory tax adviser registration opening on 18 May 2026, analysis of company data reveals the scale of the compliance challenge facing UK professional services firms, with London accounting for

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