Regulatory Snapshot November 2025
Thursday 20th November 2025
Welcome to Gordons Regulatory Team’s latest update
This month we cover:
- CMA announces investigations into eight businesses
- HSE opens public consultation proposing asbestos reforms
- Recycling company ordered to pay £90,000 for breach of environmental permit
- Home office crackdown on illegal workers
Plus, find out more about our upcoming events:
- Regulatory Snapshot Live: EHS webinar – 9 December
- One-day training seminar for EHS professionals, hosted with Gauged Solutions – 29 January 2026
CMA announces investigations into eight businesses
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it has opened investigations into eight businesses after a review of online pricing practices. These are the first investigations under the new enforcement powers set out in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) that entered into force earlier this year.
HSE opens public consultation proposing asbestos reforms
Health and Safety Executive has opened a public consultation requesting feedback on proposed changes to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Recycling company ordered to pay £90,000 for breach of environmental permit
A recycling company was convicted of breaching its environmental permit after a prosecution by the Environment Agency. The company was fined £40,000 and ordered to pay almost £50,000 in costs.
Home office crackdown on illegal workers
The Home Office is intensifying efforts to tackle illegal working in the UK, particularly targeting the ‘gig economy’ and sectors with high numbers of temporary or casual workers. Any non-compliance could lead to severe penalties, prompting businesses to review and strengthen their verification processes ahead of the regulatory changes.
Currently, only traditional employer-to-employee contracts must verify right to work status, but from 2026, this obligation will extend to self-employed contractors.
Our employment, regulatory and data protection teams can help you with any Home Office investigations and ensure you are prepared for next year’s regulations.
Upcoming events
Regulatory Snapshot Live: EHS webinar – Tuesday 9 December
Join us for our upcoming webinar, hosted by regulatory lawyers, Rachel Little and Harvey Blake. In this end of year update, we will be highlighting the key enforcement trends and legal updates from 2025 and setting out what to expect in 2026.
EHS one-day training seminar with Gauged Solutions – Thursday 29 January 2026
We are hosting a one-day training seminar for EHS professionals with expert consultancy, Gauged Solutions to get you regulation ready for 2026.
Don’t forget…
Our information hubs are regularly updated to reflect regulatory changes and can be viewed whenever you need to.
- Consumer Hub – The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) is the biggest shift in consumer legislation facing the retail sector in recent times. Keep up to date on all the changes on our new hub. View our Consumer Hub here
- Safety & Compliance Hub – With an increasing regulatory burden and an elevated risk of significant civil and criminal penalties, we will help you keep pace with new developments in the area. View our Safety & Compliance Hub
