Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities
10 months ago, in April 2025, something fundamental changed in how we protect consumers in the UK. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) came into force, giving the CMA new powers to directly enforce consumer law and deliver more effective consumer protection. The significance of this shift is reflected by the attendance […]
Leaders mark progress on policy reforms, investment for SA’s JETP
The International Partners Group (IPG) – made up of the United Kingdom (Chair), Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany and the Netherlands – and the JET Project Management Unit have released their joint 12‑month update on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The update was published at the end of 2025 and shows significant progress […]
Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland
As we approach the New Year, I want to thank the thousands of dedicated people working across Northern Ireland in our public services. not just for their contribution throughout the year, whether that has been in our schools, hospitals, or other public services including the police, but for their commitment throughout the Christmas and New […]
Inspection work in progress – GOV.UK
20 October 2025 The Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘An inspection of administrative reviews’ was sent to the Home Secretary on Friday 17 October. 24 July 2025 An inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK has been added to the list of live inspections. 22 July 2025 The inspection report on […]