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FCA’s Enforcement Watch 1 and what it means for the financial services industry
James Alleyne
5 February 2026
Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – January 2026
In this blog, we cover the press round-up in the regulatory and professional discipline – January 2026
5 February 2026
The GPhC issues updated inspection decision making framework: what pharmacy teams need to know
On 13 January 2026, the GPhC published an update to its inspection decision‑making framework, marking an important shift in how pharmacy inspections will be conducted and evaluated going forward. This revised framework seeks to strengthen regulatory clarity, incorporate recent legislative developments, and support more consistent, transparent decision‑making across the sector.
2 February 2026
ICAEW’s new Guidance on Disciplinary Sanctions: what accountants and accountancy firms need to know
The regulatory landscape for accountants is progressively evolving, driven by heightened public expectations, increased scrutiny of professional conduct, and a greater push for transparency across regulated professions.
19 January 2026
Accountancy regulators confront AI cheating in exams
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has confirmed that from March 2026, most exams will return to in-person settings. Remote assessments will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as medical needs or where no exam centre is available. This change reverses the flexibility introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
16 January 2026
Administrative Court Overturns NMC Strike-Off: Key Lessons for Regulators and Prosecutors
The High Court has quashed a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) decision to strike off a nurse following a review hearing.
