Policy & Government Affairs

EU Implementing Regulations and Decisions - February 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for February 9, 2026, includes several implementing regulations and decisions. These cover amendments to lists of third countries authorised for imports of fresh poultry meat, germinal products of equine animals, registration of geographical indications, and harmonised standards for construction products.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 10, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for February 10, 2026, includes several new implementing and delegated regulations. These cover diverse areas such as mental health data, consumer product disclosure, rail transport interoperability, plant health, and anti-dumping measures on steel wires from China.

EU Official Journal C Series - February 10, 2026

The EU Official Journal C series for February 10, 2026, includes notices on State aid authorisations where no objections were raised, a non-opposition to a notified concentration, and communications from the Hungarian Ministry of Energy regarding hydrocarbon exploration and production authorisations.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 11, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for February 11, 2026, has been published, including new regulations and implementing decisions. These cover various sectors such as securities supervision fees, greenhouse gas exemptions for semiconductor manufacturing, pesticide approvals, and animal health import requirements.

EU Legislation and Regulatory Notices - February 11, 2026

The EU Official Journal C series published several notices on February 11, 2026. These include communications on State aid, media service provider declarations under the European Media Freedom Act, renewable fuels in maritime transport, restrictive measures concerning Ukraine, and prior notifications of concentrations.

Guidance on Reporting Scams Pretending to be Companies House

Companies House has published guidance on how to report scams that impersonate the agency. The guidance details how to identify and report suspicious phone calls and emails, providing examples of known scam tactics.

Companies House Transition Plan for Economic Crime Act

Companies House has published an outline transition plan for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. The plan details the indicative timeline for commencing key provisions, with updates indicating potential postponements for certain measures to prioritize identity verification and stakeholder feedback.

Companies House Identity Verification Legal Requirement

Companies House has issued guidance stating that identity verification for directors and persons with significant control will become a legal requirement from November 18, 2025. This marks the start of a 12-month transition period for companies to comply.

Companies House Fees and Powers Update

Companies House will implement new fee structures effective February 1, 2026, with digital filing fees for incorporation, confirmation statements, and voluntary strike-offs increasing. These changes, alongside new powers granted by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, aim to enhance the UK's corporate registers and combat economic crime.

Insolvency Service Shuts Down UK Business Registration Services

The UK Insolvency Service has shut down three companies that facilitated the registration of over 11,000 UK businesses for overseas clients, primarily from China. These companies operated without proper registration and failed to conduct anti-money laundering checks, creating a false impression of UK presence for their clients.