Rare Cancers Act 2026

The UK enacted the Rare Cancers Act 2026, which aims to incentivize research and investment into rare cancer treatments. Key provisions include a review of marketing authorisation laws for orphan medicinal products and enhanced duties for the Secretary of State to facilitate research into rare cancers.

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.

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.

Infrastructure Wales Act 2024 Commencement Order Amendment 2026

This document is an amendment to the commencement order for the Infrastructure Wales Act 2024. It specifies which provisions of the Act will come into force on a particular date. The amendment order itself is dated 2026.

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.

Integra LifeSciences Recalls MediHoney and CVS Wound Dressings

The FDA announced a recall initiated by Integra LifeSciences for certain MediHoney and CVS Wound Gel products due to packaging failures that could lead to infection or delayed care. The recall involves removing affected products from service and distribution. Integra LifeSciences has reported 11 serious injuries related to MediHoney and three related to CVS Wound Gel.

Proposed Pell Grant and Workforce Pell Rules

The Department of Education has proposed new rules regarding Pell Grants and Workforce Pell Grants, focusing on accountability in higher education and access through demand-driven programs. The proposal includes changes to Pell Grant exclusions related to other grant aid. A public comment period is open until April 8, 2026.

Education Department HEAL Program Regs Comment Request

The Education Department has submitted information collection activities related to the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program to the Office of Management and Budget for review. A comment period is open until April 8, 2026, allowing interested parties to provide input on the proposed regulations.

Executive Order Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes

President Biden issued an Executive Order to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting American citizens. The order directs federal agencies to review and improve frameworks for countering Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and to develop an action plan within 120 days.

E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center - Habeas Corpus

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in E.G.N. v. Warden, Stewart Detention Center, applying principles from prior cases to grant a petitioner seeking habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The court ordered respondents to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing.