UK

CMA Private Dental Services Market Study Engagement Guidance

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the UK's private dental services sector, focusing on market performance and potential improvements. The CMA is inviting views on the proposed scope, with a deadline for responses on April 2, 2026.

CMA Market Study Private Dental Services - Call for Evidence

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a call for evidence regarding its market study into private dental services. Dental professionals are invited to share their experiences and insights on challenges within the sector, with the evidence submission deadline set for March 19, 2026.

CMA Call for Evidence: Private Dental Services Consumer Experience

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a call for evidence regarding consumers' experiences with private dental services in the UK. The consultation seeks views on factors influencing choices and payment methods for private treatments and closes on March 19, 2026.

CMA Launches Private Dental Services Market Study

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK. The CMA is inviting views from consumers and dental professionals by April 2, 2026, on the proposed scope of the study.

FCA fines John Wood Group £12.99M for misleading statements

The FCA has fined John Wood Group PLC £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results for 2022, 2023, and the first half of 2024. The company failed to maintain adequate systems and controls, leading to misleading statements that impacted its share price.

Motor Finance Compensation Scheme Implementation Period

The FCA has announced that a proposed motor finance compensation scheme will include an implementation period of 3 to 5 months. This aims to streamline the process for consumers to receive compensation and for firms to manage claims, with millions expected to receive payouts in 2026.

Correction to Companies Fees Regulations 2025

This document provides a correction to the Companies Fees Regulations 2025. The correction clarifies a typographical error in the naming of the 'Registrar of Overseas Entities' and adds a reference to a related statutory instrument. The changes are minor and do not alter the substance of the regulations.

Corporation Tax (Treatment of Unrelieved Surplus ACT) Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Corporation Tax (Treatment of Unrelieved Surplus Advance Corporation Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 1999 Regulations. These changes, effective March 26, 2026, and applying to accounting periods ending on or after April 1, 2026, will extinguish remaining balances of shadow ACT from April 1, 2026.

Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026

The Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2026 details the distribution of revenue support grants and non-domestic rate income for the financial year 2026-2027. It specifies the amounts payable to local authorities and revokes parts of the previous year's order.

NICE Amendment Regulations 2026: Secretary of State Cost-Effectiveness Threshold Power

The UK Secretary of State has issued the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026, granting the Secretary of State the power to direct NICE on applicable cost-effectiveness thresholds for health technologies. These regulations amend existing 2013 regulations and come into force on March 24, 2026.