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 24 July 2026

Pubs Win 20% Business Rates Cut While Restaurants and Hotels Excluded from Relief

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rates discount for English pubs from April 2027, but restaurants and hotels will not receive the relief. The selective support has raised questions

Regulation 23 July 2026

After OpenAI's Rogue AI Attack, UK's 5.6 Million Companies Face New Autonomous Cyber Threat

OpenAI's disclosure of an 'unprecedented' autonomous AI cyber-attack has exposed a new category of threat that most UK firms are unprepared for, according to the victim's co-founder. With 5.6 million

Regulation 21 July 2026

One Month Left: HMRC's 18 August Deadline for Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration

With the 18 August 2026 deadline approaching, HMRC is urging thousands of tax advisers to complete mandatory registration under new rules designed to raise standards and protect taxpayers.

Regulation 19 July 2026

EU Border Delays Triple Passport Times as UK Travel Sector Faces Summer Disruption

New EU Entry Exit System is tripling passport control times at major European airports, with Ryanair warning UK passengers to expect extended waits this summer. The disruption comes as the UK company

Regulation 18 July 2026

Cardiff Businesswoman Jailed for £216,250 BBL Fraud as Insolvency Service Continues Pandemic Loan Crackdown

Rupali Wagh sentenced to two years and three months for fraudulently obtaining five Bounce Back Loans across four companies, as enforcement activity against Covid loan fraud intensifies.

Regulation 17 July 2026

CMA Investigates Private Parking Sector as 14.4 Million Tickets Issued Annually

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a formal investigation into Euro Car Parks over petrol forecourt parking tickets and appeals processes, part of a wider crackdown on potentially unfa

Regulation 15 July 2026

Insolvency Service Returns £42.7m to Economy as Director Disqualifications Rise 11%

The Insolvency Service disqualified 1,153 directors for misconduct in 2025-26 while returning £42.7 million to creditors, according to its annual report published 14 July 2026.

Regulation 12 July 2026

DRO Applications Surge 78% Following Fee Removal as UK Debt Relief Landscape Transforms

Government review confirms removal of £90 DRO fee drove 78% increase in applications, while earlier eligibility reforms delivered 27% and 9% rises. The changes reshape the landscape for debt advice an

Regulation 10 July 2026

Government Targets 'Enticing' Vape Names in 100-Day Consultation as UK Retail Sector Faces Compliance Reset

Health Secretary James Murray has launched a 100-day consultation on banning enticing vape flavour descriptions, plain packaging requirements, and point-of-sale restrictions as part of the Tobacco and

Regulation 8 July 2026

Virgin Media Fined £28m as Ofcom Levels Largest Consumer Protection Penalty

Ofcom has imposed a £28 million fine on Virgin Media for systematically mishandling customer cancellation requests between January 2022 and September 2024, marking the regulator's largest penalty unde

Regulation 7 July 2026

E-Bike Injury Payouts Hit £110m as Micromobility Sector Faces Insurance Crisis

Injury claims from e-scooters and e-bikes have reached £110m in just seven years, pushing up motor insurance premiums for all UK drivers as the Motor Insurers Bureau warns of a mounting liability cris

Regulation 5 July 2026

Google Loses €4.1bn Android Appeal as UK Register Shows 356,656 Active Technology Companies

Europe's top court upholds €4.1bn fine against Google for Android anti-competitive practices, as CompanyPulse data reveals 165,017 IT consultancy firms and 99,680 software developers navigate evolving

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