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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.

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.

UK Gov Contract Award: Biodiversity Net Gain Units

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract valued at £530,000 for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. The contract was awarded to Natural Asset Partners Ltd following an open competition, with 33 tenders received, all from SMEs and VCSEs.

UK Gov Awards Bladder Cancer Genome Testing Contract

NHS Wales has awarded a contract valued at £252,000 to Informed Genomics Ltd. for the provision of at-home bladder cancer genome testing kits. This initiative aims to improve early detection and diagnosis of bladder cancer within the NHS Wales National Optimal Pathway.

Contract Awarded for Crisis Cafe Service in Morecambe Bay

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a Crisis Cafe service in Morecambe Bay. The contract value is approximately £171,456 and will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

NHS Contract Award for Wellbeing Services - Crisis Cafe

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract valued at £76,305 for Wellbeing Services - Crisis Cafe. The contract is for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and was awarded to an existing provider through a direct award process.

NHS Contract Awarded for Community of Safe Spaces

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract valued at £108,545 for the provision of a Community of Safe Spaces. The contract is for hospital engagement work and will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

UK Gov Contract Awarded for Suicide Bereavement Support

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for individual and family support for people bereaved by suicide. The contract is valued at approximately £66,846 and will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028.