UK register limiting unwanted calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office has executed warrants across Bolton, Burnley, Liverpool, London and Swansea, seizing devices and documents as part of a crackdown on firms behind mass text messages about car finance mis-selling. Regulators say more than 12 million complaints have been logged since September 2025, with up to 100,000 reports daily.
France has enacted a government-backed law restricting unsolicited marketing calls to protect consumers. The measure, which imposes strict prior consent requirements and hefty fines for violations, takes effect on Aug. 11, 2026. It also highlights concerns in Morocco and notes Germany’s long-standing ban as regional context.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Elderly Aids Limited (EAL) for making nearly 760,000 cold calls to TPS-listed individuals to sell call-blocking devices. The firm faced an enforcement notice and may face further action if the fine is unpaid. Calls continued during investigation; the company also attempted to strike itself off Companies House.