UK

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026

The UK Government has enacted the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026, effective March 5th, 2026. This Act empowers the Secretary of State to direct a designated counterparty to offer revenue certainty contracts to producers of UK-produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026

The Scottish Government has published the Scottish Aggregates Tax Rate Regulations 2026, establishing the tax rates for aggregates. These regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026, impacting businesses involved in the extraction and sale of aggregates within Scotland.

UK Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Order 2026, increasing weekly rates for child benefit and guardian's allowance. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, are a result of a review of price levels in Great Britain.

UK Online Safety Act 2023 Amendment

A UK statutory instrument has amended the Online Safety Act 2023, introducing changes to the regulatory framework for online platforms. The specific details of the amendments are available in the latest revised version of the legislation.

Social Security Contributions Regulations 2026: Rates and Thresholds

The UK Treasury has issued the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2026, amending rates, limits, and thresholds for National Insurance contributions. These changes, effective April 6, 2026, also include provisions for National Insurance Funds payments and extend veteran's relief.

Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2026, effective April 6, 2026. These regulations amend existing rules for invalid care allowance and claims and payments, increasing certain monetary thresholds and benefit rates. The regulations also revoke the 2025 up-rating regulations.

Department for Education Contract Award - Freelance Consultant

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £33,600 (including VAT) to Freya Johnson Ross for freelance consultancy services. The contract is for administrative services related to business operations and will run for one year.

Contract Award: Post-16 Qualifications Reform Content Writing

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £36,000 to Trent Education Centre Limited for content writing services supporting post-16 qualifications reform. The contract duration is approximately six months.

Department for Education SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter Contract

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £15,840 (including VAT) to Greenshaw Learning Trust for the role of SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter. This contract is for the development of content frameworks for new continuing professional development courses.

Department for Education Contract for Secure Coding Training

The UK Department for Education has published a contract notice for a secure coding training platform. The contract, valued at £17,520.30 excluding VAT, was awarded to SECUREFLAG LIMITED and runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.