Weekly Regulatory Briefing

Applications now open for next round of FCAs AI Live Testing We have opened applications for the second cohort of our AI Live Testing service

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House regarding Greenland and wider Arctic security.

Wasteful duplication in government to be rooted out through new sweeping reviews.

Britton Co Solicitors Limited - 074773 Regulatory settlement agreement

A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.

On 30 June 2025, a winding-up order was made against Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, and Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited. The court appointed the Official Receiver, Gareth Jonathan Allen,…

Use the employment history consent form to let HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) exchange and disclose information with your solicitor.

Use this guide as a supplement when using the CDS Declaration Instructions to import and export goods to and from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) after the end of the transition period.

The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him £2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him £2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal.Mr Reynolds was dishonest when he gave pension transfer advice and investment recommendations to his customers, causing them significant harm.Mr Reynolds showed a clear disregard for his customers’ interests. He encouraged British Steel Pension Scheme members to transfer out of their defined benefit pension scheme, despite knowing that the advice was wholly unsuitable. He also advised his customers to invest in high-risk and unsuitable products while at the same time hiding high exit fees and falsifying documents.Mr Reynolds’ misconduct exposed hundreds of people to serious financial loss. Over £17.6m has been paid in compensation to more than 470 affected customers, many of whom suffered losses in

The independent panel assessment framework ensures fair and consistent assessment of claims from postmasters affected by Capture-related shortfalls between 1992 and 2000.

Declarao do Censo Quinquenal de Capitais Estrangeiros no Pas pode ser feita at 31 de maro O prazo para a Declarao Quinquenal do Censo de Capitais Estrangeiros no Pas mudou anteriormente ela acontecia...

He was handed a suspended sentence last year

Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific - Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Humphreys Co - 062944 Regulatory settlement agreement

The Joint Bank Reporting Committee (JBRC) published today its Work Programme for 2026, outlining key priorities and deliverables for the year ahead. In parallel, the JBRC released a set of recommendations for all authorities to consider in the development of ESG reporting requirements. The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) will follow up on the implementation of these recommendations.

EBA and AMLA complete handover of AMLCFT mandates On 1 January 2026, the European Banking Authority EBA and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism AMLA compl...

This guidance provides the technical detail of improvements to rules of origin under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).

Over 50,000 UK drivers have made savings of up to £3,750 on a new electric vehicle and £1,400 a year on running costs.

PhD Internship QA Event 2026 A QA session on the PhD Internship programme

This notice sets out the upcoming country graduation of Indonesia from the Developing Countries Trading Scheme(DCTS).

This guidance explains improvements to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) rules of origin announced in July 2025.

The Secretary of State has appointed Caroline Hope as a Trustee on the Historic Royal Palaces Board for a three year term from 9 January 2026 to 8 January 2029

From 1 January 2023, HMRC will charge VAT-registered businesses late payment interest from the first day their payment is overdue until it is paid in full.

Powered systems that controlled airflow and ventilation through the two reactors at Wylfa nuclear power station, Anglesey have been permanently switched off.

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.

Consultation launched on whether to remove market remedies, which could benefit more than 10,000 businesses.

Nicola Sawford joins as a Non-Executive Member and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC), Rachel Sexton joins ARAC as an Independent Member.

Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union.

How the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will use your personal data when you contact the Business Support Service, and what your rights are.

Regulatory settlement agreement

Check a pension scheme members protected allowance and enhanced protection Find out how to check your members protected allowance or enhanced protection, if youre a pension scheme administrator or pra...

Find HMRC payroll test data for software developers.

Gambling Commission: Speeches ICE Barcelona 2026 - Tim Miller Speech This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at ICE Barcelona on Monday 19 January 2026. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version. 19 January 2026

Gambling Commission: Featured Civil case against Commission dismissed A civil claim against the Gambling Commission has been dismissed. 19 January 2026

In 2026, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) will intensify its supervision of digital resilience and the responsible use of AI. In addition, the approach to financial crime will be strengthened, with a special focus on investment fraud and combating money laundering. These and other supervisory priorities for the coming year are further explained in the AFM Agenda 2026, published today.

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The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and improve the experience for millions of people who rely on them.

Life-saving Jesss Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery Government rolling out Jess s Rule posters to all GP surgeries in England to act as reminder of a life-saving patient safety initiative

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech at the meeting marking the UN-Association s 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly

Witnesses: Sam Woods, David Bailey, Antony Jenkins and Marjorie Ngwenya

Witnesses: Andrew Bailey, Dave Ramsden, Liz Oakes and Jonathan Hall

On 16 January 2026, Logic Investments Ltd (Logic Investments) entered special administration. Alex Watkins and Ed Boyle of Interpath Ltd were appointed as joint special administrators. Logic Investments is FCA authorised and regulated to provide wealth management services. On 16 December 2025, Logic Investments agreed to an FCA requirement preventing it from accepting new clients, client money or assets; or moving existing client money or assets without FCA consent. This was done because of concerns over the firm’s financial position, and with the aim of protecting clients. The firm’s directors have concluded the firm is insolvent and applied to the court to place Logic Investments into special administration.The joint special administrators will: Manage client claims against the firm.Return client money and custody assets funds to clients, where possible. As the firm is still regulated by the FCA, we will work with the joint special administrators to seek the best outcome for clients.

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today discussed bank resolution planning in remarks prepared for delivery at the American Bar Association Banking Law Committee Meeting.

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership.

Matts Youth Advisers at British Embassy Prague: third year British Embassy Prague invites young people across Czechia to apply by 1 February 2026 to Ambassador Matt Fields Youth Advisers programme

FCA fines oil rig consultant 309,843 for insider dealing The FCA has fined Russel Gerrity 309,843 for using inside information to net himself 128,765

Court approves FCAs proposals to distribute Asset Land investor funds On 19 December 2025 the High Court approved the FCAs proposals to distribute funds to Asset Land investors

SFO secures three convictions for 70 million investment fraud Three former directors of Ethical Forestry Limited plead guilty following a Serious Fraud Office SFO investigation into a 70 million inves...

Verify the identity of an officer from HMRC or an HMRC collector if they contact you in person.