United Kingdom

Dudley College Food and Beverage Supply Contract Opportunity

The UK Government's Contracts Finder portal has published an open opportunity for a supply contract for food and beverages to Dudley College of Technology. The contract has a value of £0 and a closing date for tenders on 23 April 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2026.

Refurbishment of Multi-Use Games Area Contract Opportunity

The UK Government has published an open opportunity for the refurbishment of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) with a contract value of £25,000. The opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with a closing date for tenders on 17 April 2026.

HSE Seeks Chair for Science Quality and Assurance Group

The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking applications for the Chair of its Science Quality and Assurance Group (SQAG). This role provides external assurance on the scientific, engineering, and analytical work underpinning HSE's decision-making. Applications are due by April 17, 2026.

FCA Later Life Mortgages Market Study Terms of Reference

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the Terms of Reference for a new market study into the later life mortgages sector. The study will examine competition and consumer needs in the lifetime and retirement interest only (RIO) mortgage markets. The FCA is inviting stakeholder views on the scope of the study.

Industry and Exports Act 2026 Amends Financial Assistance Limits

The UK Parliament has enacted the Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Act 2026, significantly increasing financial assistance limits for industry and exports. The Act amends the Industrial Development Act 1982 and the Export and Investment Guarantees Act 1991, raising monetary caps and altering reporting requirements.

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.

Contract Award: Construction Package Deal at Station Road

Guinness Developments Limited has awarded a contract for a construction package deal at Station Road, Oakley, MK47 7RB. The contract, valued at £8,942,493.13 excluding VAT, is for the construction of 40 affordable homes. Snowdon Homes Ltd is the awarded contractor.