UK

Glass Containers from Turkey Anti-subsidy Investigation Initiated

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into glass containers originating from Turkey. The investigation covers various types of glass containers used for packaging, excluding those with a capacity of 2.5 litres or more. Interested parties must register to participate.

CMA Clears Constellation's Purchase of Aston Barclay Merger

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Constellation Developments Limited's acquisition of ABVR Holdings Limited (Aston Barclay). The decision follows an in-depth phase 2 investigation which found the merger would not substantially reduce competition in the UK used vehicle auction market.

Diesel Generators Procurement for Ukraine

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, through the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine, has published a notice for the supply of diesel generators. The procurement opportunity closes on March 20, 2026.

FCA warns customers of unsuitable advice from HDH Investment Services

The FCA has warned customers of HDH Investment Services Limited that the firm may have provided unsuitable financial advice. Restrictions were placed on HDH from January 20, 2026, preventing it from conducting regulated activities. Customers who believe they received unsuitable advice are advised to complain and seek advice from another authorised firm.

FCA Announces Senior Leadership Appointments

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced two senior leadership appointments: Chris Knight as Director of Insurance and David Lymburn as interim Deputy Managing Director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). These appointments aim to strengthen the FCA's capabilities and support its strategic priorities.

ICO Decision Notice: Ministry of Defence Nuclear Site Events Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a complaint against the Ministry of Defence (MOD). While the MOD was found to have breached information rights regulations by failing to respond within statutory timeframes, the requested information regarding nuclear site events was ultimately exempt from disclosure.

ICO Decision Notice: London Borough of Hillingdon

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the London Borough of Hillingdon for failing to disclose requested information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The ICO found that the council wrongly withheld documents and breached multiple EIR regulations, including timeliness requirements.

ICO Decision on Wealden Council FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Wealden District Council. The ICO found that the Council breached FOI time limits and partially upheld the Council's reliance on exemptions for personal information and prejudice to public affairs.

ICO Rules BFI Requests Vexatious, No Further Action

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the British Film Institute (BFI) was justified in deeming information requests vexatious under FOIA section 14(1). The ICO found no further action was required from the BFI.

ICO Decision: Home Office Correct to Deny FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the Home Office was correct to deny an FOI request concerning Kemi Badenoch by neither confirming nor denying holding the information, citing personal data exemptions. The decision upholds the Home Office's use of Section 40(5B) of the FOIA.