United Kingdom

Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective March 31, 2026. These regulations amend the Central Rating List (England) Regulations 2005 by substituting Part 12 of the Schedule, which details long-distance pipe-line hereditaments and designated persons.

Visitor Levy Appeals Scotland Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Visitor Levy (Reviews and Appeals) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations establish the process for reviewing decisions and appealing penalties related to the visitor levy scheme in Scotland.

CMA Investigates Hotel Data Sharing for Competition Law Infringement

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive information sharing among hotel providers via a data services provider. The investigation, which commenced on March 2, 2026, involves major hotel chains including CoStar, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott.

FCA Opens Authorisation Gateway for Targeted Financial Support

The FCA has opened its authorisation gateway for firms seeking permission to provide targeted financial support, a new service set to launch on 6 April 2026. This initiative aims to help millions of consumers navigate financial decisions regarding pensions and investments by filling a gap between generic guidance and individual advice.

CMA Investigates Hotel Chains for Sensitive Information Sharing

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Hilton, IHG, and Marriott for suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information via the STR data analytics tool. The probe will examine potential infringements of competition law.

Biodiesel Investigation ER0083 Initiated

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an expiry review (ER0083) concerning biodiesel products originating in the United States and consigned from Canada. Interested parties can register their interest to participate in the investigation.

Biodiesel Trade Probe - US/Canada Expiry Review

The UK Trade Remedies Authority is conducting an expiry review of biodiesel originating in the United States, also consigned from Canada. Interested parties can register their interest and submit relevant information to participate in the ongoing investigation.

Anti-subsidy Investigation: Creamy/White Limestone from Portugal

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into creamy/white limestone from Portugal. Interested parties, including exporters and domestic producers, are invited to register their interest and participate in the investigation.

Wire Rod from China Investigation - Expiry Review Update

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has provided an update on the expiry review investigation (ER0082) concerning wire rod originating from China. This update includes the publication of various documents and requires interested parties to register their interest to participate in the ongoing investigation.

Boom Lifts Anti-subsidy Investigation from China (AS0076)

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into boom lifts imported from China under case AS0076. Interested parties, including manufacturers and importers, are invited to register their interest and participate in the investigation.