United Kingdom

Services for Events Framework Agreement Contract Notice

South Ayrshire Council has published a contract notice for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Services for Events. The notice details 10 lots of services, including security, technical equipment, sanitation, and traffic management, available to public sector bodies.

City of London Measured Term Contract 2026 Notice

The City of London Corporation has published a notice for a Measured Term Contract 2026, establishing a multi-lot Works Framework for cyclical replacement, refurbishment, and improvement projects. The framework is anticipated to support projects valued up to £3 million and will operate via mini-competitions. The engagement deadline for interested parties is April 1, 2026.

MHRA Approves Deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) for Severe Alopecia Areata

The UK's MHRA has approved deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) for the treatment of severe alopecia areata in adults. This marks a new treatment option for patients and will be kept under close review for safety and effectiveness.

MHRA Advertising Investigations and Decisions

The MHRA has published decisions following investigations into advertising complaints for licensed medicines, specifically concerning weight loss treatments. Ten decisions were made in February 2026 regarding websites and services that highlighted medicinal treatments for weight loss.

CMA examines heating oil prices amid Middle East conflict

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining concerns about rising heating oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. The CMA is investigating reports of cancelled orders and significant price increases, engaging with suppliers to assess potential breaches of consumer protection law.

UKRI Funding for Consumer-Led Flexibility Market Access Sandpit

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £1 million funding opportunity for a sandpit event focused on accelerating market access for consumer-led flexibility in the UK's energy market. The event aims to co-design prototype and minimum viable test products to address barriers to scaling flexibility, with successful projects eligible for funding.

FCA Imposes Restrictions on Sendsii Ltd

The FCA has imposed restrictions on Sendsii Ltd, preventing it from carrying out any regulated activity. This action follows the suspension of the firm's registration by HMRC. Sendsii Ltd is required to return all customer funds.

FCA Enforcement: Man jailed for illegal sale-rent-back scheme

The FCA has announced that Rajinder Gill has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for running an illegal sale-and-rent-back scheme without authorization and illegally providing credit. His accomplices also received sentences. The scheme targeted vulnerable homeowners, resulting in significant financial losses and evictions.

Environment Agency Removes Abandoned Boats from Thames

The Environment Agency has launched its biggest boat clean-up operation in a decade on the non-tidal Thames, aiming to remove over 100 abandoned vessels. This initiative is part of a new task force's efforts to address long-standing issues with sunk, wrecked, and unregistered boats on the river.

Environment Agency Secures £430k After Pollution Incidents

The Environment Agency has secured £430,000 from Imerys Minerals Limited for the West Country Rivers Trust following six clay pollution incidents between September 2021 and July 2023. Imerys will also pay £22,600 in investigation costs and has implemented measures to prevent future pollution.