Housing Act 1988 (Assured Tenancies) (Definition of Legal Representative) Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued new regulations defining 'legal representative' for assured tenancies under the Housing Act 1988 in England. These regulations specify various categories of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and registered foreign lawyers, who can act as legal representatives. The regulations come into force on May 1, 2026.

UK Increases Housing Offence Penalties to £40,000

The UK Secretary of State has increased the maximum financial penalty for certain housing offences and breach of banning orders in England from £30,000 to £40,000. These changes, made through the Financial Penalties (Housing Offences and Breach of Banning Orders) Regulations 2026, come into effect on May 1st, 2026.

M77/A77 Girvan 20mph Speed Restriction

UK Parliament has issued a statutory instrument introducing a 20mph speed restriction on the M77/A77 Girvan. This instrument details the specific roads affected by the new speed limit.

Scottish Elections Act 2025 Consequential Provision Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Act 2009 to update references to the Scotland Act 1998, reflecting consequential changes from other related legislation.

Ecodesign for Household Tumble Dryers Regulations 2026

The UK Parliament has issued the Ecodesign for Household Tumble Dryers Regulations 2026, establishing new energy efficiency and information requirements for household tumble dryers. These regulations aim to reduce the environmental impact of these products throughout their lifecycle.

Federal Register Vol. 91, Issue 55

The Government Publishing Office has published Volume 91, Issue 55 of the Federal Register on March 23, 2026. This issue contains various government notices and announcements. It serves as an official record of federal agency activities.

Bankruptcy Judge's Special Master Appointment Violates Article III

The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion stating that allowing bankruptcy judges to unilaterally appoint special masters for constitutionally non-core claims would violate Article III of the Constitution. This opinion addresses proposals to amend the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

North Northamptonshire Council Education Support Services Framework

North Northamptonshire Council has issued an updated notice for a Framework Agreement for Educational Support Services valued at £31.2M. The framework will initially comprise five lots: Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Therapy, Tuition, and Alternative Provision, supporting children and young people aged 0-25.

Federal Student Aid Training Conference 2026 Session Recordings Available

The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced that session recordings from the 2026 Federal Student Aid Training Conference are now available online. Partners can access the recordings and presentation materials on the FSA YouTube channel and the FSA Training Conference website.

ED Enforcement Priorities for Audited Financial Statements

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced delayed enforcement priorities for certain audited financial statement requirements under § 668.23(d)(1). Enforcement for fiscal-year alignment with IRS returns, ED-requested fiscal years, expanded financial statement applicability, and disclosure of no related-party transactions will not be a priority until at least July 1, 2027.