Faster innovation regulation: what UK SMEs should watch
The government wants faster routes for testing and commercialising new products. For SMEs, the value will depend on clear regulator access, practical sandboxes and fair routes into pilots.
RAM 2027: what small producers should check before packaging rules change
PackUK has published RAM 2027, the next recyclability assessment methodology for household packaging under pEPR. Small producers should check which version applies and start reviewing packaging data before the next reporting year.
CMA childcare probe: what small providers should watch now
The CMA has opened a market study into childcare in England. Small nurseries and childminders should watch how the review handles funding, costs, local capacity and provider sustainability.
CMA hidden-fee fine: what small businesses should check in their online pricing
The CMA has fined StubHub UK and ordered refunds after mandatory fees were added late in checkout. SMEs should use the case as a pricing compliance check.