Regulatory Snapshot October 2026
Monday 19th October 2026
Welcome to Gordons Regulatory Team’s latest update
This month we cover:
- CMA fined three businesses a total of £6 million over consumer protection infringements
- Company fined £800,000 after worker suffers burns
- Water company fined £7.8 million following pollution incidents
CMA fined three businesses a total of £6 million over consumer protection infringements
The action was taken using the CMA’s new consumer enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Company fined £800,000 after worker suffers burns
A firearms distributor has been fined after a worker suffered burns when disposing of waste pyrotechnic material inside a manufacturing facility.
Water company fined £7.8 million following pollution incidents
A water company has been fined for environmental offences following an investigation and prosecution brought by the Environment Agency.
Plus
Sign up to our latest free webinar on ‘Health & Safety and CDM obligations in construction’ at 10am on Thursday 22 October.
In collaboration with Gordons’ Construction team, we will be presenting on the key health and safety and CDM obligations for businesses carrying out construction work to their premises – including work on showrooms, warehouses, offices and factories. This webinar, as part of our ‘Back to Basics’ series, will provide a useful overview for anyone involved in the delivery and management of such projects.
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 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
If you require any further information on the above topics, please do not hesitate to get in contact with a member of the regulatory team.
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