Insight
Renters Rights Act 2026: Implementation for Registered Providers of Social Housing
14/04/26
Having previously published its roadmap for implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2026 (the Act), the Government has now confirmed the staged approach that will apply to Private Registered Providers of Social Housing.
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Housing case Alert - March/April 2026
14/04/26
The Court of Appeal has held that a housing applicant was intentionally homelessness after being evicted for deception.
Insight
Building trust and resolving harm: how technology is reshaping community safety
08/04/26
Registered providers and local authorities have a vital responsibility to keep communities safe – both as part of their day-to-day management duties and as a legal requirement.
Podcast
Capsticks' Guide to Inquests: Pre-Inquest Review Hearings
07/04/26
Pre-inquest review (PIR) hearings play a critical role in shaping how an inquest will evolve. In episode 3, our speakers discuss why getting the scope right at an early stage is so important, and how organisations can actively influence that process.
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Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution – April Update
02/04/26
Following the December update, Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in England has now entered a decisive implementation phase.
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Key takeaways from the NHF Housing Finance Conference 2026
01/04/26
The 2026 NHF Housing Finance Conference explored how the sector can remain resilient, credible and ambitious in the face of sustained uncertainty.
Insight
Employment reforms come into effect on 6 April 2026 – what are the key changes?
31/03/26
New regulations have been published to bring into force parts of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) on 6 April 2026.
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Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
20/03/26
The implementation of most changes to data protection law caused by the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) have now come into force, with the last change – the need for a data protection complaints regime – coming into effect in June 2026.
Podcast
Capsticks' Guide to Inquests: Witness Statements
17/03/26
Witness statements are central to how an inquest unfolds, shaping how evidence is presented and understood. Episode 2 focuses on their role in the inquest process and what effective drafting looks like.
Insight
Clinical decisions versus best interests: the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Townsend v Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust
11/03/26
On 3 March 2026 in Townsend v Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust [2026] EWCA Civ 195, the Court of Appeal overturned the decision not to grant permission under Section 50 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) to bring an application to the Court of Protection.
Insight
Spring Statement 2026 – What this means for the Local Government Sector
06/03/26
The Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement 2026 on 3rd March 2026. The Chancellor did not announce any major tax or spending measures in the Spring Statement but did provide an update on her plans for the UK economy.
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Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England
05/03/26
​The Schools White Paper sets out the Government’s long-term plan to reform the education system so that high standards and inclusion are better delivered.