UK

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.

Ouse and Derwent Internal Drainage Board Reconstitution Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the reconstitution of the Ouse and Derwent Internal Drainage Board, effective February 27, 2026. The Board will now comprise 11 elected members, with the first members to be appointed by the Secretary of State.

Higher Education Fee Limits (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Higher Education (Fee Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2026, setting maximum tuition fee limits for higher education courses in Wales. These regulations, effective March 1, 2026, establish specific fee caps for standard academic years, final years of courses, teacher training, sandwich courses, and overseas study periods.

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Act 2026 - Ticket Touting Prohibition

The UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Act 2026 prohibits the touting of tickets for the UEFA European Championship in Glasgow. The Act defines ticket touting as selling or offering to sell tickets for more than face value or with a view to profit, with specific exceptions for authorized sellers and charity auctions. The legislation received Royal Assent on February 27, 2026.

MHRA Statement on Pathways Clinical Trial Safety

The MHRA has issued a statement regarding the Pathways clinical trial, emphasizing participant safety. As a precaution, Professor Jacob George has been recused from further involvement due to social media posts made prior to his appointment.

CMA Subsidy Advice Unit reviews Green Heat Network Fund scheme

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request to review the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's modified Green Heat Network Fund subsidy scheme. The SAU will provide advice on whether the scheme complies with subsidy control requirements, with a report due by April 10, 2026.

Ofcom provisionally finds suicide forum in breach of Online Safety Act

Ofcom has provisionally found a provider of an online suicide forum in breach of the UK's Online Safety Act. The provider failed to conduct adequate risk assessments and implement proportionate measures to protect users from illegal content. Ofcom is considering sanctions, including potential fines or business disruption measures.

Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026, effective March 20, 2026. This order permits authorized disclosure of protected information for a specific data linkage study related to gender identity services and revokes a previous order from 2022.