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 law banning unsolicited marketing calls without prior consent, with penalties for non-compliance. The measure aims to curb consumer harassment and protect vulnerable groups, entering into force on Aug. 11, 2026. Several sources report similar restrictions and potential regional impacts, including Morocco’s call-centre sector and EU peers.
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.