United Kingdom: Consumer Protection

The Fundraising Regulator has launched a consultation proposing new registration thresholds for free draw operators, requiring them to contribute 20% of ticket sales to charity—matching society lottery standards. These proposed changes follow the Government's publication of a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators and could significantly impact how charitable free draws operate in the UK.

After an 18-month period of consultation and review, Ofgem intends to publish its initial decision on the award of a cap and floor (C&F) for long-duration electricity storage (LDES) in Spring 2026.

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a landmark ruling on the nutritional classification of doner kebabs, determining whether they fall under the category of less healthy foods for advertising purposes.

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a landmark ruling on the nutritional classification of doner kebabs, determining whether they fall under the category of less healthy foods for advertising purposes.

The Competition and Markets Authority has issued its first financial penalty under new enforcement powers, ordering the AA and BSM driving schools to pay £4.2 million and refund over £760,000...

The Competition and Markets Authority has issued its first infringement decision under the UK's new consumer enforcement regime, fining the AA £4.2 million for misleading pricing practices and requiring substantial consumer refunds. This landmark case signals a fundamental shift in UK consumer protection enforcement, with businesses now facing significantly tougher penalties including fines up to 10% of turnover and mandatory consumer redress schemes.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, inventory turnover experienced a notable increase in the apparel and luxury goods sectors compared to the third quarter, while declines home, outdoor, and durable products...

The UK government has released its Construction Products Reform White Paper and General Safety Requirement consultation, proposing sweeping changes to construction products regulation. These reforms introduce stricter compliance requirements, enhanced enforcement powers including criminal sanctions and unlimited fines, and establish clear accountability across all construction industry stakeholders from manufacturers to developers.

This article explores the importance of public liability insurance, its benefits for day-to-day risk management and the key issues businesses should understand when taking out cover.

The BNPL market has grown significantly in recent years, from £0.06 billion in 2017 to over £13 billion in 2024. According to the FCA's 2024 Financial Lives Survey, 20% of UK consumers (10.9 million adults)...

On 11 February 2026, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Policy Statement 26/1: "Regulation of Deferred Payment Credit (unregulated Buy Now Pay Later): Feedback to CP25/23" (PS26/1)...

On 7 October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a statement and consultation paper (CP25/27) on the Motor Finance Redress Scheme.