A commercial UK public service TV network. Following the Television Act of 1954 which made commercial television in the UK possible, ITV first began broadcasting in 1955 on Channel 3 in the London area.

Law360: The Pensions Regulator (TPR) said on 25 July 2024 that it has signed a preliminary agreement with broadcaster ITV to provide full pension benefits to members of the Box Clever pension scheme after a lengthy legal tussle.

The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has strongly opposed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s proposals to publish details of future unresolved regulatory investigations, saying the plans could unfairly damage industry reputations. The IUA warned such action may create ‘an unwarranted perception’ of systemic problems within the financial services industry as well as impact the cost and availability of directors and officers insurance.

The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has published a new directors and officers (D&O) liability guide which considers the complex compliance, tax and coverage issues surrounding the purchase of D&O liability cover by multinational companies. It aims to highlight questions that firms should ask to ensure that they receive the D&O coverage they require and expect.

The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has welcomed a decision not to move forward with a proposed change in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)—the Prudential Regulation Authority had considered changing the definition of ‘small business’. The IUA argued that any widening of the scope of eligibility could make the UK significantly less attractive to investors and could also result in a wholesale reduction in the number of branches operating in the UK as carriers may decide that subsidiarisation of currently authorised branches would not suit their operating strategy. On 30 April 2024, the PRA confirmed in CP6/24 – Occasional consultation paper: April 2024 that it will not change its definition of ‘small business’.

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Integrated Waste Strategy: Describes how a site optimises its approach to waste management. It includes the waste streams and discharges expected from current and future operations at the site, and the actions required to improve the site’s approach to waste management.

Personal Injury analysis: A claimant who was brain damaged as a result of the car they were travelling in skidding on ice on the highway and subsequently colliding with a tree has succeeded in holding the local authority (in their capacity as highway authority) two-thirds responsible for the accident following the local authority’s failure to adequately respond to earlier reports that the road conditions were dangerous. Written by Michael Rawlinson QC, barrister, at Kings Chambers, who appeared for the first defendant having been instructed by Claire Dinoff, partner, at BLM LLP, Manchester on behalf of insurers, DLG.

This table summarises all completed investigations by Iceland’s competition authority (the Competition Authority) into alleged cartels, anti-competitive agreements and abuses of dominant positions (Articles 101/102 TFEU and national equivalents) since 2018. Note—only investigations that have been made public are included in this table. 2023 Investigations under Article 101 TFEU/Chapter 4, Article 10 of Competition Law 44/2005 Case name, companies under investigation and industry Issues Developments Logistics• Samskip• Eimskip Collusion • Infringement decision issued—01/09/2023; fines totalling ISK 4.2bn imposed Investigations under Article 102 TFEU/Chapter 4, Article 11 of Competition Law 44/2005 The Competition

Law360, London: An EU court on 16 July 2025 upheld a decision to void two of Iceland Foods' trade marks, ruling that the retail chain's branding suggests that its goods originate from the Nordic nation of the same name.

Law360, London: Supermarket chain Iceland lost its application to revoke a kebab meat supplier's trade mark on 23 October 2025 when a London appeals court ruled that the mark, which contains both an illustration and a written description, was a single, clear and precise sign.

NOTE—to see whether notification thresholds in Iceland and throughout the world are met, see further: Where to Notify. 1. Have there been any recent developments regarding the Icelandic merger control regime and are any updates/developments expected in the coming year? Are there any other ‘hot’ merger control issues in Iceland? There have not been recent developments regarding the Icelandic merger control regime. However, in September 2025, the national government announced its intention to amend the merger provisions of Competition Act, No 44/2005. A draft bill was published for public review and observations. After receiving comments from stakeholders, the matter is currently under review by the Ministry, and a final bill has not been introduced in Parliament. We anticipate that a bill will be introduced during the term of the sitting government. Based on the original draft bill, changes are expected to include higher turnover thresholds with yearly increases linked to index, the introduction of ‘stopping the clock’ under certain circumstances and broader investigative authorisations for the Icelandic Competition Authority (CA). In terms of 'hot' issues’, one of the main concerns