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PRRB 2026 Northern Ireland Pay Round Remit Letter

The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) has published the 2026 remit letter for the Northern Ireland police pay round. The letter from the Minister of Justice for Northern Ireland formally requests the PRRB to conduct its annual review of police officer remuneration for Northern Ireland. This initiates the annual pay review process for the 2026 round.

MAC Launches Review of Immigration System for Attracting Top Talent

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a self-commissioned review examining how the UK immigration system could be better used to attract top talent. The review, announced in a letter from MAC Chair Brian Bell to the Home Secretary, will assess talent routes and the effectiveness of current immigration pathways for recruiting high-skilled workers. The MAC is inviting evidence and submissions to inform its assessment of how to position the UK as a competitive destination for global talent.

Immigration Call for Evidence: Global Talent and Innovator Founder Visas

The UK Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a call for evidence to review the Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes as part of a broader assessment of how the immigration system can attract top international talent. The consultation seeks input specifically on these two visa pathways and closes at 11:59pm on 1 May 2026. Respondents may be invited to participate in follow-up interviews or round table discussions later in the year.

Watercraft Accident Investigation Legislation Amendment

The Department for Transport and Marine Accident Investigation Branch concluded a consultation on amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023. The amendments aim to ensure accidents involving watercraft (recreational vessels with installed motors such as personal watercraft) can be investigated by the MAIB, and to correct minor drafting defects in the original order. Seventeen responses were received; minor stylistic amendments raised during consultation will be incorporated and the new legislation will be introduced as soon as possible.

Low Pay Commission Minimum Wage 2027 Consultation

The Low Pay Commission has opened a consultation to gather evidence for its recommendations on minimum wage rates for April 2027. Responses are sought on the impacts of recent minimum wage increases on employers and workers, current economic and labour market conditions, and views on the specific rate impacts. The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 26 June 2026.

Call for Evidence: Home Office Engagement With Local Authorities on Asylum Accommodation

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of how the Home Office engages with local authorities in planning and developing asylum accommodation. The inspection will examine the effectiveness of engagement strategies, local delivery models, provider responsibilities, and impact on community cohesion. Evidence submissions are invited until 24 April 2026.

New Draft FPR 25.5A Requiring Regulated Experts in Family Children Proceedings

The Family Procedure Rule Committee is consulting on new FPR 25.5A which would require any expert instructed in family law children proceedings to be regulated. The consultation also includes amendments to FPR 25.2 and Practice Directions 25B and 25C. The definition of a regulated expert would be inserted into FPR 25.2. The consultation closed on 6 June 2025.

Practice Direction 27A Family Bundle Preparation Consultation

The Family Procedure Rule Committee is consulting publicly on a new Practice Direction 27A concerning bundle preparation in family proceedings. The draft aims to modernize requirements to reflect current use of electronic bundles and consolidate existing judicial guidance into a single comprehensive source. The consultation seeks feedback on standardized bundle preparation requirements applicable in family courts in England and Wales.

Family Procedure Rules Early Resolution Consultation 2023

The Family Procedure Rule Committee closed its consultation on proposed amendments to Family Procedure Rules aimed at strengthening mediation and non-court dispute resolution in private family law cases. The consultation ran from 30 March to 25 May 2023, seeking views on attendance at Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) and encouraging use of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR). Responses are being analysed with outcomes to be published.

AkzoNobel Axalta Merger Inquiry Invitation to Comment

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a preliminary merger inquiry into the anticipated acquisition of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. by Akzo Nobel N.V. The CMA is inviting comments from any interested party on the potential impact of the transaction on competition in the UK market. Comments will be accepted until 1 May 2026. This invitation to comment is the first stage of information gathering before the formal Phase 1 investigation commences.

Warm Home Discount Cost Recovery CFP Response

The Committee on Fuel Poverty published its response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero consultation on Warm Home Discount cost recovery. The response addresses how energy suppliers recover costs associated with the WHD scheme, which provides rebates to consumers in fuel poverty. The document applies to England, Scotland and Wales.

UK Self-Driving Vehicle Framework Call for Evidence

The UK government has launched a call for evidence to shape the regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles in Great Britain. The consultation seeks views on safety features, authorization, licensing, incident investigation, and cybersecurity measures to implement the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. The sector is projected to create 38,000 jobs and generate £42 billion for the UK economy by 2035, with a passenger piloting scheme planned for spring 2026.

Science Secretary Proposes Voluntary Charter for Women Researchers

The UK Science Secretary has proposed a voluntary charter to support women researchers, seeking input from the research sector on commitments including paid maternity leave for PhD students, flexible working, and return-to-work support. The charter aims to address obstacles women face in research careers, with expectations that all PhD funders commit to meeting or exceeding UKRI's parental leave standards of 52 weeks maternity leave with 26 weeks at full stipend. Funding for the Daphne Jackson Trust will double from £1.7M to £4M annually.

FCA Consults on Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance

The FCA is consulting on perimeter guidance to help firms understand how the UK crypto regulatory regime applies to them. The guidance covers five regulated activities: issuing qualifying stablecoins, operating trading platforms, dealing and arranging deals in qualifying cryptoassets, safeguarding cryptoassets, and staking. The consultation closes on 3 June 2026, with the full crypto regime becoming effective from October 2027 and the authorisation gateway opening on 30 September 2026.

Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has published a draft Statutory Instrument under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to implement obligations under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement. The Order adds four new licensable marine activities (items 14-17) covering deposit of substances and scuttling of vessels in areas beyond national jurisdiction, applicable to British vessels, aircraft, marine structures, and UK persons. The draft is awaiting approval by resolution of each House of Parliament before coming into force.

Consultation on Draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027

Oflog published a consultation on its Draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027, seeking views on how it will deliver strategic objectives set out in the Secretary of State's remit letter. The consultation ran from 15 February 2024 to 14 March 2024 and is now closed while feedback is analyzed. Oflog will publish its final Corporate Plan later in 2024.

Oflog Draft Corporate Plan 2024 to 2027 Consultation

Oflog has published its draft Corporate Plan for 2024 to 2027, outlining how it will deliver strategic objectives from its formal remit letter. The consultation invites views from the public and stakeholders on the proposed plan before the final version is published later in 2024. This is an administrative planning document that sets out Oflog's own operational priorities rather than imposing new regulatory obligations.

Public Hearing Application - Jack Shepherd Case

The Parole Board has published an application for a public hearing in the case of Jack Shepherd, convicted of manslaughter following a speed boat incident. The Board Chair's preliminary view is that the case should be heard in public due to its serious and unusual nature, Mr Shepherd's subsequent offences while on bail, his extradition, and public interest factors. The Board is seeking representations from the public and press within five working days of publication.

DCMS Consultation on Biometric Data and Surveillance Reform

DCMS launched a consultation on reforms to the UK data protection regime. The consultation proposes legislative changes to streamline police collection, use, and retention of biometric data, and suggests merging the Biometrics Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner functions under the Information Commissioner's Office for simplified oversight.

Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms Consultation

The UK Insolvency Service has launched a consultation on reforming the corporate civil enforcement regime, seeking views on 11 options broadly categorized into structural reforms, information gathering powers, and procedural changes. The reforms aim to modernize director disqualification processes, introduce tailored restrictions for directors, and shift defended cases from courts to a tribunal model. The consultation applies to England, Scotland and Wales and closes at 11:59pm on 17 June 2026.

Biodiversity Net Gain Exemption for Brownfield Residential Development

DEFRA is consulting on a potential exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for certain residential developments on brownfield land in England. The consultation seeks views on whether an exemption should be introduced, what size thresholds should apply, and how brownfield residential development should be defined. The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 10 June 2026.

Biodiversity Net Gain for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - Consultation Outcome

DEFRA has published the outcome of its consultation on implementing biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs), receiving 10,403 responses including 10,143 from an RSPB campaign. The government confirmed it will implement a mandatory BNG framework for NSIPs from November 2026, requiring major infrastructure developments to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than before development.

Consultation on NDA Rules to Protect Workers from Workplace Abuse

The UK Department for Business and Trade has launched a 12-week consultation on proposed regulations to prevent employers from using Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination. The consultation seeks views on conditions NDAs must meet to remain valid, and who workers can speak to about their experiences. Responses are due by 8 July 2026, with new protections expected to take effect in 2027.

Martyn's Law: Draft Section 12 Statutory Guidance Consultation

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and Home Office are consulting on draft statutory guidance under section 12 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law). The guidance explains how the SIA proposes to exercise its regulatory functions under the Act. This consultation relates to the SIA's role as regulator and closes at 11:59pm on 12 June 2026.

CP26/13: Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance

The FCA has published consultation paper CP26/13 seeking feedback on draft perimeter guidance for the UK's future crypto regime. The guidance identifies seven regulated cryptoasset activities requiring FCA authorization, including issuing qualifying stablecoins, safeguarding cryptoassets, operating trading platforms, and dealing in or arranging cryptoasset transactions. Responses are invited by 3 June 2026.

Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has laid draft Regulations before Parliament that would extend the Climate Change Act 2008 to include UK share of international aviation and international shipping emissions in domestic carbon budgets. Under Regulation 2, these emissions would count as UK source emissions for the 2033-2037 budgetary period and all subsequent periods. The UK share is defined as emissions the UK is required to report under international carbon reporting practice.

The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has laid before Parliament a draft Statutory Instrument under the Climate Change Act 2008 setting a credit limit of 0 carbon units for the net UK carbon account for the 2028-2032 budgetary period. The draft Order excludes carbon units credited or debited in connection with the EU Emissions Trading System from this limit. The instrument is subject to approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

RIIO-2 RFPR Template and Guidance Proposed Modifications for 2026

Ofgem is consulting on proposed modifications to the Regulatory Financial Performance Reporting (RFPR) template and guidance for Gas and Electricity transmission and distribution network companies under the RIIO-2 framework. The modifications include general updates to guidance, input data, and parameters for the 2025/26 reporting year. Responses are requested from network companies by 12 May 2026.

CMA Invites Comments on Paramount Warner Bros Discovery Merger Inquiry

The CMA has launched an invitation to comment on the anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. This pre-investigation consultation seeks initial views from interested parties on potential competition impacts in the UK market before a formal phase 1 investigation begins. Written representations on competition issues must be submitted by 27 April 2026.

13 Capacity Market Rule Change Proposals 2026

Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on 13 Capacity Market rule change proposals covering technical expert definitions, metering processes, connection capacity reviews, reporting provisions, and project spend thresholds. The proposals affect electricity generators and Capacity Market participants. Stakeholder responses are requested by 24 May 2026.

OFSI Call for Evidence on Ownership and Control in Financial Sanctions Regulations

OFSI has launched a call for evidence seeking industry views on how UK financial sanctions ownership and control (O&C) regulations are applied in practice. The evidence call focuses specifically on the 'control' test, where firms report the greatest implementation challenges including legal uncertainty and conflicting interpretations. Responses will inform potential regulatory changes to clarify O&C obligations.