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 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)

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (the Act) introduces a significant shift in commercial leasing by banning upwards-only rent reviews.

The Upper Tribunal’s recent decision in Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited v Timberyard Nominees provides a reminder to local authorities and housing providers

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.

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).

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.

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.