UK

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.