UK

Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) Amendment Order 2026

The Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the existing scheme, primarily affecting retained firefighter opt-out members. Key changes include updated definitions and provisions related to purchasing service and death grants. The order comes into force on April 1, 2026.

Northern Ireland Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order 2026

The Department of Finance has issued the Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, effective April 1, 2026. The order specifies revaluation increases for pensionable earnings for the period ending March 31, 2026, with a 3.8% increase for prices and a 4.8% increase for earnings.

Discretionary Housing Payments Amendment and Revocation Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Discretionary Financial Assistance and Discretionary Housing Payments (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations amend existing provisions and revoke several previous orders and regulations concerning housing payments in England and Wales.

Social Security Contributions Agreement (Northern Ireland and India)

The UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has issued the Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. This Order modifies UK legislation to give effect to an Agreement on Social Security Contributions signed with India on February 10, 2026.

Health and Safety Act Application Outside Great Britain Variation Order 2026

The UK government has issued the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) (Variation) Order 2026. This order amends the 2013 Order to include structures used for hydrogen production within the definition of offshore installations subject to health and safety regulations.

CCUS and Offshore Hydrogen Production Regulations Amendments

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and Offshore Hydrogen Production (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 to introduce new definitions and clarify existing ones related to carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and offshore hydrogen production.

Gloucestershire Rough Sleeper Needs Assessment Contract Tender

Gloucestershire local authorities have published a contract tender notice for a rough sleeper needs assessment. The contract is valued at £29,000 and aims to inform commissioning decisions for homelessness and rough sleeping programs.

South Western Railway New Timetable Public Consultation Tender

South Western Railway Limited has published a tender notice for a public consultation on a new timetable. The tender, valued at an estimated £350,000, seeks a specialist partner to manage the entire consultation process, including material creation, engagement events, communications, and reporting. The deadline for submissions is April 6, 2026.

NHS Contract Award: Emergency Radiology Cover

The UK Government has awarded a contract to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for out-of-hours emergency interventional radiology cover. The contract is valued at £12,000 per year and will run for one year.

NHS Dorset Awards Urgent Patient Transport Service Contract

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Urgent Patient Transport Services to an existing provider. The contract is valued at approximately £1,004,640 and will run for two years.