Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026
The UK Secretary of State has made the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, which amends various social security benefit rates. The Order comes into force on various dates between April 1st and April 9th, 2026, with some provisions taking effect on April 6th, 2026.
Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026
The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2026, increasing earnings factors for pension calculations. This order, effective April 6, 2026, aims to revalue historical earnings factors to maintain their value in relation to the general level of earnings.
Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026
The UK Treasury has issued the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2026, designating 83 bodies for supply estimates. This order, made on March 4, 2026, comes into force on April 1, 2026, and applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Amendment Regulations 2026
The UK Treasury has amended the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. These amendments increase the auction reserve price from £22 to £28 and introduce an automatic annual uplift mechanism tied to the GDP deflator, starting January 1, 2027.
UK Government Refurbishment Opportunity
The UK Government has published a future opportunity notice for whole house refurbishments of 13 properties in the East Midlands, with an estimated value between £348,000 and £4,500,000. This notice is a call for competition, and interested SMEs are invited to express interest by email.
UK Government Construction Tender: Whole House Refurbishment
The UK Government has published a future opportunity notice for a whole house refurbishment project valued between £870,000 and £4,500,000. This notice is a call for competition, with an approach to market date of March 19, 2026, and is seeking expressions of interest from potential main contractors.
UK Government Refurbishment Contract Opportunity
UK Government's DIO is seeking expressions of interest for whole house refurbishments for 45 properties in Scotland, with an estimated contract value between £870,000 and £4,500,000. The approach to market date is March 19, 2026.
Harrogate House Refurbishments - Amey Defence Services
UK Government's DIO, via Amey Defence Services, has published a future opportunity notice for refurbishment works at Harrogate house, with an estimated value of £113,000 to £348,000. The approach to market date is March 19, 2026, and the contract is expected to start in May 2026.
Fulford Whole House Refurbishments Opportunity
UK Government has published a future opportunity notice for whole house refurbishments for 10 properties in Yorkshire and the Humber, with an estimated value between £870,000 and £4,500,000. This notice is a call for competition, and interested parties are invited to express their interest via email.
VMWare Subscription, Support, and Maintenance Awarded
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has awarded a contract for VMWare subscription, support, and maintenance to R-Com Technical Limited for £184,320. The award was made via direct award due to extreme and unavoidable urgency stemming from external vendor decisions and market changes.
East Grinstead Library Flat Roof Upgrade Contract Award
West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for a flat roof upgrade at East Grinstead Library to Rivercrest Limited for £40,419.72. The contract was signed on February 25, 2026, and is scheduled to run from February 26, 2026, to May 22, 2026.
Via East Midlands Awards Surfacing Delivery Partnership Contract
Via East Midlands has awarded a new Surfacing Delivery Partnership Contract to VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED. This contract, published on March 5, 2026, aims to establish a collaborative approach to highway surfacing services with two selected suppliers.
Cheshire West and Chester Council Awards Bikeability Training Contract
Cheshire West and Chester Council has awarded a contract to BIKERIGHT! LIMITED for the provision of Bikeability training services for children and adults. The contract is valued at £300,000 including VAT and will run from August 2026 to July 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension.
Somerset Council Regulation 44 Inspections Contract Award
Somerset Council has awarded a contract for Regulation 44 Inspections to The National Youth Advocacy Service for £177,000. The contract, effective from April 1, 2026, ensures independent monthly visits to council-run children's homes as required by the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
Income Tax Exemption for Social Security Benefits Regulations 2026
The UK Treasury has issued the Income Tax (Exemption of Social Security Benefits) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations modify the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 to exempt payments from the Crisis and Resilience Fund from income tax.
Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 Commencement Regulations
The Scottish Ministers have published regulations to bring specific sections of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 into force on March 16, 2026. These regulations concern the functions of the Land Commissioners related to natural capital markets and hutting leases.
The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, which come into force on March 25, 2026. These regulations provide updated rules for local planning authorities in England, exercising powers under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
England Planning Regulations Modify Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2026, effective March 25, 2026. These regulations modify Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 concerning joint local plans and joint supplementary plans.
NHS Commissioning Board and CCGs Amendment Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has amended the National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012. These amendments, effective April 1, 2026, update the rates for NHS funded nursing care payable by NHS England or integrated care boards.
Glass Containers from China Anti-Dumping Investigation Initiation
The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into glass containers originating from China. Interested parties can register their interest and submit relevant documents through the official case portal.
CMA Referral of Viking CCUS Development Fund Subsidy
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a request for advice from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) regarding a proposed subsidy for the Viking Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Development Fund. The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) will provide a report evaluating DESNZ's assessment of the subsidy's compliance with subsidy control requirements.
CMA Seeks Views on UK Dentistry Market
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views from consumers and dental professionals on the dentistry market. The consultation aims to gather information to inform decisions about dental care and payment in the UK, with a deadline for submissions on March 19, 2026.
CMA Market Study Private Dental Services - Call for Evidence
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a call for evidence regarding its market study into private dental services. Dental professionals are invited to share their experiences and insights on challenges within the sector, with the evidence submission deadline set for March 19, 2026.
CMA Launches Private Dental Services Market Study
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK. The CMA is inviting views from consumers and dental professionals by April 2, 2026, on the proposed scope of the study.
CMA Call for Evidence: Private Dental Services Consumer Experience
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a call for evidence regarding consumers' experiences with private dental services in the UK. The consultation seeks views on factors influencing choices and payment methods for private treatments and closes on March 19, 2026.
CMA Private Dental Services Market Study Engagement Guidance
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the UK's private dental services sector, focusing on market performance and potential improvements. The CMA is inviting views on the proposed scope, with a deadline for responses on April 2, 2026.
CMA Market Study into Private Dentistry Sector
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector. The CMA is seeking views from consumers and dental professionals to assess market functioning and identify potential issues.
Motor Finance Compensation Scheme Implementation Period
The FCA has announced that a proposed motor finance compensation scheme will include an implementation period of 3 to 5 months. This aims to streamline the process for consumers to receive compensation and for firms to manage claims, with millions expected to receive payouts in 2026.
FCA fines John Wood Group £12.99M for misleading statements
The FCA has fined John Wood Group PLC £12,993,700 for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results for 2022, 2023, and the first half of 2024. The company failed to maintain adequate systems and controls, leading to misleading statements that impacted its share price.
United Utilities Environmental Permit Application Advertisement
The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by United Utilities Water Limited for a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) at Lostock Close / Chale Close CSO. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.
Environment Agency Consultation on Environmental Permit Application
The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by Andy Pink for a site located at TA4 4DJ. The consultation period allows interested parties to comment on the application before a decision is made on granting or refusing the permit.