tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Companies House2026-05-21T10:00:01+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-and-intellectual-property-office-ipo-join-forces-to-warn-about-unsolicited-payment-requests2026-05-21T10:00:01+01:00Companies House and Intellectual Property Office (IPO) join forces to warn about unsolicited payment requestsCompanies House and IPO warn businesses about unsolicited payment requests and how to identify them.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-sets-out-priorities-for-the-business-year2026-05-19T10:07:59+01:00Companies House sets out priorities for the business yearThe agency’s business plan 2026 to 2027 marks a key step in its transformation, strengthening its position as a trusted guardian of corporate data. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-is-reviewing-the-retention-period-for-dissolved-company-records2026-05-12T10:00:06+01:00Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company recordsCompanies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-companies-house-webfiling-security-issue2026-03-18T09:31:06+00:00Update on Companies House WebFiling security issueStatement from Andy King, Chief Executive of Companies House, on the WebFiling security issue.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/email-to-registered-companies-about-the-webfiling-security-issue2026-03-17T16:49:00+00:00Email to registered companies about the WebFiling security issueOfficial email from Companies House to all registered email addresses of companies registered in the UK, about a security issue that affected the WebFiling service.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dr-ros-rivaz-appointed-as-new-chair-of-companies-house2026-02-26T09:30:17+00:00Dr Ros Rivaz appointed as new Chair of Companies HouseMinisters confirm that Dr Ros Rivaz will take on the role from 1 March.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-business-factory-linked-to-registration-of-thousands-of-companies-for-china-based-clients-is-shut-down2026-02-05T10:17:49+00:00UK business factory linked to registration of thousands of companies for China-based clients is shut downCompanies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigationstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/andy-king-appointed-as-regulator-of-community-interest-companies--22026-02-05T10:15:00+00:00Andy King appointed as Regulator of Community Interest CompaniesBusiness Secretary Peter Kyle confirms Andy King as CIC Regulator.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/notice-served-on-bogus-directors-as-companies-house-changes-come-into-force2025-11-18T00:00:00+00:00Notice served on bogus directors as Companies House changes come into forceIdentity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-fees-are-changing-from-1-february-20262025-11-05T16:03:05+00:00Companies House fees are changing from 1 February 2026We review our fees every year to make sure they’re set at the right level and reflect the cost of delivering our services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-million-people-verify-identity-early-ahead-of-companies-house-changes2025-11-03T10:00:00+00:00One million people verify identity early ahead of Companies House changesMaking the register a more trusted and transparent source of information supports a fairer and safer business environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-outlines-ambitious-long-term-vision-to-support-economic-growth2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00Companies House outlines ambitious long-term vision to support economic growthA new 5-year strategy sets out the agency’s aims to support economic growth by improving corporate transparency and protecting businesses and individuals from harm. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/martin-swain-joins-executive-committee-of-global-business-registry-network2025-10-07T10:00:03+01:00Martin Swain joins executive committee of global business registry networkThe Director of Intelligence and Law Enforcement Engagement at Companies House has officially joined the Corporate Registers Forum. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/access-to-companies-house-webfiling-accounts-to-move-to-govuk-one-login2025-09-18T15:08:12+01:00Access to Companies House WebFiling accounts to move to °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï One LoginFrom 13 October 2025, customers will need to use °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï One Login to sign in to their Companies House WebFiling account.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-recognised-for-exemplary-workplace-culture-with-top-award2025-09-16T14:30:01+01:00Companies House recognised for exemplary workplace culture with top awardCompanies House has been awarded the highest level award for workplace wellbeing by Investors in People.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-confirms-identity-verification-rollout-from-18-november-20252025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00Companies House confirms identity verification rollout from 18 November 2025We are phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things simpler for companies and business owners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/andy-king-appointed-to-lead-companies-house2025-07-24T10:00:04+01:00Andy King appointed to lead Companies HouseNew Chief Executive will start in post from September, taking on the role from retiring CEO Louise Smyth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-powers-yield-real-world-impact-in-companies-house-economic-crime-crackdown2025-06-30T16:20:25+01:00New powers yield "real-world impact" in Companies House economic crime crackdownA new report shows the agency's progress in implementing changes brought in by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-celebrates-10-years-of-open-data2025-06-22T14:00:00+01:00Companies House celebrates 10 years of open dataThe ground-breaking Find and update company information service was launched 10 years ago. Free access to Companies House data continues to support economic activity and corporate transparency, while new legislation underpin…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/companies-house-appoints-luisa-fulci-as-director-of-transformation-and-business-change2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00Companies House appoints Luisa Fulci as Director of Transformation and Business ChangeLuisa Fulci joins Companies House as Director of Transformation and Business Change during a key phase of digital and operational change.