United Kingdom

Pathways to Work Contract Change Notice

Sheffield City Council has issued a contract change notice for the Pathways to Work program, increasing the contract value by £26,119.79 to a total of £116,119.79 including VAT. The modification was effective November 28, 2025.

Education Psychology Services Tender Awarded

The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Education Psychology Services in Kirklees. The contract, valued at £411,000 excluding VAT, was awarded via a direct award procedure to Kirklees Council.

Bristol City Council Contract for Practical Law Subscription

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract to Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited for a Practical Law Subscription valued at £144,000. The contract duration is three years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. This notice was published under the UK's Procurement Act 2023.

Ofwat Streamlines Major Water Infrastructure Programme Delivery

Ofwat has launched a combined gated process to streamline the planning and delivery of its Major Water Infrastructure Programme, comprising 30 large-scale projects over 15 years. This new process integrates previously separate regulatory frameworks to improve transparency and efficiency for water companies and stakeholders.

Terrorism Act 2025 Commencement Regulations

The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations to bring Section 27 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 into force on April 10, 2026. This section mandates the publication of guidance concerning the requirements imposed by Part 1 of the Act.

Welsh Ministers Extend Tax Act Regulation Power Expiry to April 2031

The Welsh Ministers have issued regulations extending the expiry date of the power to modify tax acts under the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Act 2022. This power, originally set to expire on September 8, 2027, will now continue in force until April 30, 2031.

Hate Crime (Scotland) Sex Amendment Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 (Characteristic of Sex) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the 2021 Act to include 'sex' as a characteristic for hate crime aggravation and stirring up hatred offenses, with specific definitions for biological sex. The regulations come into force on April 5, 2027.

Thames Freeport Designated Free Zone for 10 Years

The UK Treasury has designated the Thames Freeport as a customs free zone for a period of 10 years, effective from the day after its making on March 18, 2026. Ziegler UK Limited has been appointed as the responsible authority, subject to specific conditions for record-keeping, facility provision, and access control.

Wales Infrastructure Consent Regulations Amendments

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Infrastructure Consent (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026, amending several existing statutory instruments related to infrastructure planning and environmental impact assessment. These regulations come into force on June 2, 2026, and address defects in previous legislation.

Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026

The UK Parliament has published the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026. This statutory instrument details the provisions and powers related to the development and operation of the Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm.