News and communications

In a recent public inquiry, Deputy Traffic Commissioner John Baker heard the case of DBM Haulage Limited, sole director and transport manager Dorin Bumb and former director Marius Vasile Gheres.

• Updated: 25 June 2024

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published new guidance videos for business users, licence holders and licence applicants.

• Updated: 21 June 2024

The UK IPO and the USPTO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-operate in their work on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).

• Updated: 6 June 2024

The Groceries Code Adjudicator, Mark White, has responded to his reappointment.

• Updated: 24 May 2024

Heather Baily will continue in her role as Chair of the SIA for a further 2 years.

• Updated: 24 May 2024

Mark White has been reappointed as the Groceries Code Adjudicator.

• Updated: 24 May 2024

The CMA has today confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into the veterinary sector and published tips to help pet owners struggling with vet costs now.

• Updated: 23 May 2024

A message from the Security Industry Authority, seven years on from the Manchester Arena attack.

• Updated: 22 May 2024

A keynote speech by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to the Swedish Competition Authority’s Pros and Cons Conference.

• Updated: 20 May 2024

The CMA will host the 24th annual ICN conference in Edinburgh, gathering members from around the globe to discuss competition matters.

• Updated: 17 May 2024

Recognition at UK national awards for Sellafield Ltd and The Programme and Project Partners.

• Updated: 17 May 2024

Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington recently heard the case of Zlatko Mitrov and UK Vans and Parts Ltd.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

CMA finds that Nationwide Building Society breached Article 4 of the Payment Protection Insurance Market Investigation Order 2011 by providing incorrect information to PPI customers.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

We have increased the checks on addresses provided in trade mark applications and introduced a process for reporting misconduct by unregulated agents.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

Sally Duckworth appointed as new Chair of Technical Advisory Committee

• Updated: 16 May 2024

The CMA is investigating whether ESS has broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching to a new management information system provider.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

The CMA has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory fu…

• Updated: 3 May 2024

How we are going to deliver our mission to grow the UK economy by providing an IP system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation.

• Updated: 2 May 2024