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.

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

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.

The National Housing Bank (NHB) was launched on 1 April 2026 as a subsidiary of Homes England to increase access to finance and unlock housing delivery at scale.

The UK subsidy control regime came into force in January 2023, enabling public authorities to give subsidies that are tailored to their local needs and drive economic growth.

Inquest conclusions bring together the evidence, submissions and legal framework to determine how a death is formally recorded and understood.

An integral part of the Government’s plans under the devolution agenda has been to give local leaders and communities the tools they need to deliver growth for their areas and raise living standards by utilising elected Mayors to help build trust.

This article explores the high-stakes intersection of building safety and disability rights.

This article summarises the ten key changes that all housing providers applying for funding under the SAHP should be aware of.

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.