Gambling Commission Appoints Executive Director of Operations
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations. She will lead operational functions to ensure gambling remains safer, fairer, and crime-free. This appointment brings extensive public sector leadership experience to the commission.
HMRC Guidance on Publishing Tax Adviser Misconduct Details
HMRC will begin publishing details of tax advisers who have committed misconduct and received a sanction from April 1, 2026. This guidance outlines the types of information that may be published and the process for notification and response.
HMRC Stronger Action Against Tax Advisers
HMRC will implement stronger actions against tax advisers engaging in sanctionable conduct from April 1, 2026. This guidance outlines the definition of sanctionable conduct, the process for investigation, and the penalties that can be imposed, including financial penalties based on potential lost revenue and public disclosure of details for significant penalties.
Ballot Box Partition Classification Guidance
HM Revenue & Customs has published new guidance on the classification of ballot box partitions. The guidance specifies the Combined Nomenclature (CN) code 7616 99 90 for unassembled ballot box partition kits, consisting of aluminium profiles and fasteners.
Voluntary National Insurance Contributions Abroad Changes
HM Revenue & Customs has updated guidance on voluntary National Insurance contributions for periods abroad. Effective April 6, 2026, voluntary Class 2 NICs for periods outside the UK will be abolished, and requirements for Class 3 NICs will change.
HMRC Guidance: Changes to Voluntary National Insurance for Time Abroad
HM Revenue & Customs has updated guidance on voluntary National Insurance contributions for periods abroad, effective April 6, 2026. The changes will eliminate voluntary Class 2 contributions for time abroad and introduce new eligibility criteria for Class 3 contributions.
HMRC Guidance: Pillar 2 Top-up Taxes Software
HM Revenue & Customs has published guidance on choosing commercial software for reporting Domestic Top-up Tax and Multinational Top-up Tax under Pillar 2. The guidance outlines the requirements for software and lists providers currently developing compatible products.
Electrical Rewire Contract Opportunity in Norwich
Broadland is seeking suppliers for an electrical rewire contract valued between £50,000 and £100,000. The tender opportunity is open, with a closing date of April 17, 2026. This contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.
Cornwall College RAAC Roof Removal Contract Opportunity
Cornwall College has published a contract opportunity for the removal of RAAC from its roofs, with an estimated value between £3.6 million and £4 million. Interested suppliers must register and submit pre-qualification questionnaires via the In-Tend system by April 3, 2026.
Loxford School Trust Building Cleaning Services Contract Opportunity
Loxford School Trust has published an open opportunity for building cleaning services. The contract is valued at £0 and has a closing date of April 16, 2026. Interested suppliers can register and apply through the MultiQuote platform.
Wolverhampton College M&E Services Contract Opportunity
Wolverhampton College has published an open opportunity for a three-year Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services contract, with potential for extensions. The contract is valued at £0 and closes for applications on April 9, 2026. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs.
Procurement of Specialized Vehicles for Ukraine
The UK Government's Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU-2) has issued an open opportunity for the supply of specialized vehicles. The tender closes on March 31, 2026, with proposals due by 15:00 Kyiv time. This is a supply contract with an estimated value of £1.
UK Government Lift Replacement Contract Opportunity
The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a lift replacement contract valued at £105,000. The deadline for suppliers to express interest and submit bids is April 20, 2026. This notice is for potential suppliers seeking to bid on the contract.
Boeing Defence UK SME Training Programme
Boeing Defence UK is launching a free training program for UK-based SMEs to connect them with the UK defence industry. The program aims to identify supplier development needs and provide training on various topics. Expressions of interest are due by March 27, 2026.
Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract Opportunity
The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a £25 million contract for traffic signal equipment operations and maintenance services. The notice was published on March 16, 2026, with a closing date for submissions on April 17, 2026.
Ofgem Consultation on Draft Licence Conditions for Electricity Storage
Ofgem is seeking views on draft special licence conditions for the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme. This consultation is part of early engagement to refine the conditions before a statutory consultation planned for Q2 2026.
FCA Consultation on Modernising the Redress System
The FCA and Financial Ombudsman Service are seeking views on proposals to modernise the financial services redress framework. This consultation aims to provide greater certainty for firms and better serve consumers, with a comment deadline of May 11, 2026.
UK Financial Ombudsman and FCA Modernise Redress System
The UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are implementing measures to modernise the financial redress system. These changes aim to ensure consumers receive fair and timely compensation while providing businesses with greater certainty. Key reforms include a new registration stage for complaints.
FRC Guidance on Flexible Governance Reporting
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published new guidance to help investors and advisors better understand flexible governance reporting. The guidance aims to encourage recognition of the value in companies thoughtfully departing from the UK Corporate Governance Code with clear explanations.
Digital Markets Act ADR Fees Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Fees) Regulations 2026. These regulations establish fees for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers seeking accreditation or variation of accreditation under the Act, and periodic fees for accredited providers.
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2026
The UK Home Office has issued the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2026, increasing licensing fees for scientific procedures. The fixed element of the fee increases from £1007 to £1168, and the variable element increases from £329 to £382, effective April 6, 2026. The 2024 Fees Order is revoked.
Scotland Offshore Wind Habitat Regulations Amendments
The Scottish Ministers have amended the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 to introduce specific provisions for compensatory measures related to offshore wind activity. These regulations, which come into force on May 25, 2026, outline requirements for securing compensatory measures that benefit the UK MPA network.
Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026
The Welsh Ministers have issued the Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026, amending existing rules for local elections in Wales. These rules, made on March 11, 2026, and effective March 13, 2026, introduce changes to nomination papers, inspection of documents, and ballot paper content.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026
The Scottish Ministers have issued the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026. This order amends the 2013 Order to incorporate definitions and exclusions related to domestic homicide and suicide reviews under the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Act 2025.
The Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026
The Scottish Ministers have issued the Care Leaver Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026, establishing a new payment system for care leavers. These regulations, made under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, come into force on April 1, 2026.
UK Statutory Instrument: 20mph Speed Limit on A87 Uig
The UK government has issued a statutory instrument establishing a 20mph speed limit on the A87 road in Uig. This rule aims to enhance road safety in the specified area. The instrument is effective from January 27, 2026.
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 Commencement
The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations to bring the Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 into force on March 22, 2026. This Act introduces a new offence for unauthorised entry into designated football matches.
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Commencement Regulations 2026
The UK Secretary of State has issued regulations bringing specific provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 into force on April 6, 2026. These regulations cover alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for consumer contract disputes and related accreditation criteria, with transitional provisions for ADR providers.
Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 specifies a 3% increase for guaranteed minimum pensions attributable to earnings factors for tax years 1988-1989 to 1996-1997. This order applies to contracted-out, defined benefit occupational pension schemes.
Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
The Department for Communities has issued the Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, effective April 6, 2026. This order updates earnings factors for tax years 1978-2025, impacting the calculation of additional pension and guaranteed minimum pensions.
Designation of Bodies for Government Resources and Accounts Act
The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has designated 44 bodies under the Government Resources and Accounts Act (Northern Ireland) 2001. This designation is for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, and specifies which bodies are subject to certain estimates and accounts provisions.
Protection of Military Remains Act (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence has issued the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2026. This order designates 113 vessels and 14 sites as controlled sites under the Act, revoking a previous designation order from 2019. The new designations come into force on March 30, 2026.
UK statutory instrument changes Westmorland and Furness electoral arrangements
UK statutory instrument changes Westmorland and Furness electoral arrangements
UK Statutory Instrument: Flying restrictions in Manchester
The UK Parliament has issued a new Statutory Instrument imposing flying restrictions in Manchester. This rule, effective January 1, 2026, outlines specific limitations on aerial activities within the designated area.
DfI TRAM: Supply and Delivery of 4x4 Wheeled Loaders Contract
The UK Government's Find a Tender service has published a contract notice for the supply and delivery of 3x4 Wheeled Loaders to DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM). The contract was awarded to Cowan Bros NI for £355,002 excluding VAT, with an option for up to 4 additional units.
Yorkshire Water Services Limited - Ferric Sulphate Contract Award
Yorkshire Water Services Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of Ferric Sulphate, a chemical used in water treatment. The contract covers two lots for different delivery scales and includes options for extensions.
CRIMINT Licence and Support Awarded
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has awarded a contract for CRIMINT application licence and support for the period 2026-2027. The contract, valued at approximately £2 million, was directly awarded to SAS Software Ltd due to intellectual property rights.
Contract Award Notice: Delegated Commissioning Via Clinic 26/28
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract award notice for Delegated Commissioning Via Clinic 26/28. This notice pertains to the recontracting of existing services with current and some new suppliers.
Contract Award Notice: Delegated Commissioning Respond 26/28
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has issued a contract award notice for Delegated Commissioning Respond 26/28. This notice pertains to the re-contracting of existing services with current and a few new suppliers.
Contract Award: Delegated Commissioning Placements
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Delegated Commissioning Placements to South London and Maudsley. The contract is for services related to health and is awarded without prior publication of a call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime.