United Kingdom

Universal Credit Act Removes Two Child Limit

The UK Parliament has enacted the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026, which removes the two-child limit on the child element of universal credit. This change amends the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and related legislation, impacting benefit calculations for families with more than two children.

Finance Act 2026

The Finance Act 2026 has been enacted in the UK. The legislation is available in multiple versions, including the original print PDF and correction slips. Additional resources such as lists of changes, conferral of power details, and links to related legislation are also accessible.

Supply and Appropriation Act Authorises Funds for 2025-2027

The UK Parliament has enacted the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2026, authorising significant resource use and fund issuance for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2025, 2026, and 2027. The Act appropriates supply for the years ending March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, with specific amounts allocated for current and capital purposes.

Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Commencement Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations bringing into force specific provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. These regulations, effective March 31, 2026, introduce a new ground for the right to erasure of personal data under the UK GDPR, specifically for data processed due to malicious allegations.

PH-011 Health Checks Contract Notice

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has published a contract notice for the PH-011 Health Checks programme. The notice details two contracts: one for fixed-site delivery with two suppliers and another for community outreach with three suppliers. The total contract value for fixed-site delivery is £300,000.

Tender for Westwick Row Main Contractor Design and Construction

The Crown Estate has published a tender notice for the Westwick Row project, seeking a main contractor for design and construction works. The estimated total value of the contract is £24,700,000 excluding VAT, with a contract duration of 4 years.

Industry Econometrics Model Tender Notice

The Rail Delivery Group has published a tender notice for the development of an industry-wide econometric model to evaluate marketing investment impact across 14 train operating companies. The estimated total value of the contract is £9,600,000, with a contract duration of 6 years.

NHS Trust Awards Contract for Blood Collection Consumables

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a direct contract for Blood Collection Consumables valued at £729,028.16 including VAT. The contract was awarded directly to Sarstedt due to technical compatibility with existing analysers and automation systems, as permitted under the Procurement Act 2023.

Occupational Therapy Services Contract Awarded

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for Occupational Therapy Services. The contract, awarded to SPEAKEASY THERAPY LIMITED, is valued at £366,030 excluding VAT and will commence on 24 August 2026 for a period of three years.

Speech and Language Therapy Services Contract Award

The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract award notice for Speech and Language Therapy Services. The contract, valued at £439,200 excluding VAT, has been awarded to SPEAKEASY THERAPY LIMITED for a three-year period starting August 24, 2026.