​​Regulation 28 reports can extend the impact of an inquest well beyond its conclusion, placing ongoing obligations on organisations and senior leaders.

In Thampi v General Medical Council [2026] EWHC 1036 (Admin), Dr Premila Thampi challenged both the Medical Practitioners Tribunal’s finding of impairment and its decision to impose a sanction of a three-week suspension. The appeal succeeded only in part.

On 16 July 2026, ministers confirmed plans to streamline two-tier councils in a further 14 areas. Government has advised that the reforms will see 134 councils streamlined into 38 unitary councils.

In the recent case of Stonewater Limited v Harris [2026], HHJ Glen provided further guidance on when a forced access provision may be appropriate.

The Government has confirmed that section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (BSAI Act) will come into force on 1 October 2026, significantly widening the scope of the UK's illegal working regime.

The Police (Conduct and Vetting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 come into effect today, Monday 13 July, and make changes across the Police Standards Regime.

The High Court has held that a Council’s housing allocation process did not discriminate against a family with disabled children

The Court’s decision clarifies when a statutory appeal is “brought” in regulatory proceedings and the extent to which procedural missteps will be overlooked to preserve a practitioner’s right of appeal.

The new legislation introduces a significant spread of community empowerment measures aimed at bringing decision-making closer to residents and giving communities greater influence over the places and assets that matter to them.

In June 2026, the UK Government issued Procurement Policy Note 024, marking a significant development in how public sector organisations approach service delivery.

Across May and June, the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel (the Panel) published three new case reports.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (the 2026 Act)