UK

Company Sentenced for Worker Vibration Illnesses

Drury Engineering Services Ltd was fined £44,000 after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that led to seven workers developing vibration-related illnesses. The company failed to adequately assess risks, implement control measures, or provide health surveillance and training.

Bank of England Consultation on CCP Mobilisation Powers

The Bank of England has published a consultation paper outlining its proposed approach to using its requirements and permissions powers to facilitate the mobilisation of new Central Counterparties (CCPs). The consultation seeks feedback on how these powers will be applied to new CCPs entering the market.

UK Business Price Growth and Inflation Expectations

The Bank of England's Decision Maker Panel survey for February 2026 shows realised annual own-price growth at 3.7%, unchanged from the previous month. Year-ahead own-price inflation expectations decreased slightly to 3.4%. The survey also noted a decrease in expected CPI inflation and a slight decline in realised wage growth.

UK MFI External Business Statistics Q4 2025

The Bank of England has published the UK MFI external business statistics for Q4 2025. This release incorporates updated country grouping conventions aligned with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). External liabilities increased by $114.1 billion and claims by $109.5 billion in Q4 2025.

Bank of England Weekly Report

The Bank of England published its weekly report on March 5, 2026, detailing the latest data on its assets and liabilities as of March 4, 2026. The report includes figures for sterling and foreign currency assets and liabilities, providing a snapshot of the Bank's financial position.

Asylum Support Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Home Office has issued the Asylum Support Amendment Regulations 2026, amending the Asylum Support Regulations 2000. These changes allow the Secretary of State to discontinue or suspend asylum support if there are reasonable grounds to believe an individual or their dependant has worked while disqualified due to their immigration status.

Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 Commencement Order

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2026, bringing significant provisions of the Act into force on April 1, 2026. This order details the commencement of sections related to quality assurance, inspections, information provision, intervention powers, and financial support for tertiary education and research in Wales.

Wales: Compensation for Changing Infrastructure Consent Orders

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Infrastructure Consent (Compensation for Changing or Revoking Infrastructure Consent Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2026, effective March 16, 2026. These regulations establish the process and minimum compensation amount for claims related to changes or revocations of infrastructure consent orders under the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024.

Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Regulations 2026

The UK government has issued the Air Navigation (Falkirk, Scotland) Emergency Regulations 2026, which impose restrictions on flying in the Falkirk area. These regulations are effective from January 1, 2026.

Town and Country Planning (England) Amendment Order 2026

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Order 2026 amends the 2015 Order concerning consultations before planning permission is granted or determined. The changes are effective from March 26, 2026, with transitional provisions for applications made before that date.