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Attorney General Criticizes Rate Increase for Yankee Gas

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong criticized the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for approving an additional $4 million rate increase for Eversource-owned Yankee Gas. This decision follows previous rate hikes and penalty eliminations for other utility companies, drawing strong condemnation from the AG regarding the impact on consumers.

UKRI Funding for Consumer-Led Flexibility Market Access Sandpit

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £1 million funding opportunity for a sandpit event focused on accelerating market access for consumer-led flexibility in the UK's energy market. The event aims to co-design prototype and minimum viable test products to address barriers to scaling flexibility, with successful projects eligible for funding.

Cal/OSHA Advises Employers on Heat Illness Prevention

Cal/OSHA has issued an advisory urging employers to prevent heat illness as high temperatures are expected across California. The notice reminds employers of their legal obligations under existing Heat Illness Prevention Standards for both indoor and outdoor workplaces.

Environment Agency Removes Abandoned Boats from Thames

The Environment Agency has launched its biggest boat clean-up operation in a decade on the non-tidal Thames, aiming to remove over 100 abandoned vessels. This initiative is part of a new task force's efforts to address long-standing issues with sunk, wrecked, and unregistered boats on the river.

Health Districts Urge Planning for Severe Weather

The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts in Virginia are urging residents to plan for severe spring weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and flooding. The notice provides safety tips and encourages participation in Severe Weather Awareness Week activities.

SEC and CFTC Announce Inter-Agency Coordination MOU

The SEC and CFTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance coordination and collaboration between the agencies. This agreement aims to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and protect investors and customers by harmonizing regulatory definitions and coordinating oversight.

Export Licence Update for Typhoon Project

The Export Control Joint Unit has updated the open general export licence (OGEL) for military goods related to the collaborative Typhoon project. Turkey has been added as a permitted destination for exports under this licence.

OFAC Sanctions Risks and Cartel Designations

OFAC has settled a $1.7 million case with IMG Academy for sanctions violations related to cartel-linked entities. This highlights increased compliance risks for entities with international touchpoints due to heightened cartel designations and sanctions enforcement.

Vertical Conduct Violation Fines Dropped Six-Fold in 2025

A report indicates that fines for vertical conduct violations globally dropped six-fold in 2025 compared to 2024, with the number of infringement decisions halved. Despite this overall decrease, the European Commission remained the most active enforcer, focusing on the consumer and retail sectors, and resale price maintenance continued to be a key area of scrutiny.

Global Cartel Fines Surge to $3.3 Billion in 2025

Global cartel fines reached $3.3 billion in 2025, the highest total since 2021, driven primarily by enforcement actions in the European Union. The report highlights significant increases in fines from the European Commission and EU member states, while the US saw its lowest fine total in recent memory.