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CMA Response to UK Competition Regime Consultation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on refining the UK's competition regime. The response addresses proposals aimed at improving the pace, predictability, proportionality, and process of competition law enforcement.

FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order for Southwest Border MSBs

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) imposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) along the U.S. Southwest border. This rule specifically targets transactions between $1,000 and $10,000.

DEA Finalizes Control of Propionyl Chloride as List I Chemical

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is finalizing its control of propionyl chloride as a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act. This rule subjects handlers of propionyl chloride to chemical regulatory provisions, impacting its use in illicit fentanyl manufacturing. The rule becomes effective on April 9, 2026.

EU Official Journal - Recent Legislation and Notices

This notice provides a list of recent publications in the Official Journal of the European Union, including Council Decisions, Commission Recommendations, and Commission Implementing Regulations. These publications cover various areas such as vehicle regulations, chemical safety, and restrictive measures.

Electricity Network Connections (Designated Strategic Plans) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has designated the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as a strategic plan under the Energy Act 2023. These regulations, effective March 30, 2026, require the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP) and electricity distributors to have regard to this plan when making decisions on network connections.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2026, which came into force on March 25, 2026, with one regulation effective April 1, 2026. These regulations implement provisions of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023, impacting public procurement processes in Wales.

Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has amended the Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Fees) Regulations 2016. These amendments, effective April 6, 2026, increase various fees for registration services in England and Wales.

Non-Domestic Rating Renewable Energy Projects Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Non-Domestic Rating (Renewable Energy Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, amending the 2013 Regulations. These changes, effective April 1, 2026, introduce new definitions and calculations for relevant multiplier ratios related to non-domestic rating of renewable energy projects.

Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend the 2025 Regulations by introducing a new definition for 'registered length' and increasing light dues rates and maximum charges for vessels paying per voyage.

Humber Bridge Act 1959 Amendment Order 2026

The Humber Bridge Act 1959 (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the Humber Bridge Act 1959, replacing the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership with the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority and Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority as the nominating bodies for the Humber Bridge Board. This change is effective March 10, 2026.