We outline the key legislative developments that registered providers (RPs), local authorities

With local government devolution and reorganisation on the horizon, along with the ongoing challenges of delivering 1.5 million homes and economic regeneration mandates, there was much to talk about in relation to Local Government UKREiiF 2026.

The government published its response to the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 (the Act) consultation on 16 April

Our experts have summarised some of the key housing themes from UKREiiF 2026 below.

On 21 May 2026, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its revised draft Code of Practice for services and public functions (the revised Code).

In the current global political environment, antisemitic speech is sadly becoming a more regular issue which regulators are having to grapple with.

On 1 May 2026, the High Court refused an application to lift the automatic suspension under section 102(2) of the Procurement Act 2023 (The Act).

The acceptable limits of free speech for professionals remains a sensitive and evolving issue for regulators.

In the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026, a total of 37 bills were announced, outlining the focus of Government for the next parliamentary session.

In Nirmal v Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2026), the High Court confirmed how employers should approach concerns raised against doctors (or dentists).

On 31 March 2026, the new Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs (the Inquiry) commenced its work. It was formally set up as required by the Inquiries Act 2005 on 13 April 2026.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill received Royal Assent on 29 April to become the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.