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Deputy Prime Minister address to the World Gold Council
The Deputy Prime Minister's address to the World Gold Council and London Bullion Market Association Summit
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The Environmental Delivery Plans (Appropriate Prioritisation) Regulations 2026
These Regulations set out how Natural England should prioritise different types of conservation measures when preparing or considering requesting an amendment to an Environmental Delivery Plan (“EDP”) under Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34).
RHI (Closure of Non-Domestic Scheme) Act (Northern Ireland) 2026
An Act to enable the Department for the Economy to make regulations to close the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme.
Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers) 2026
This Act of Sederunt consolidates and revokes the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms) (No. 2) 2002, the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers) (No. 2) 2002 and the Acts of Sederunt which have amended these instruments.
Reappointment of member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee
The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Matt Jackson as a member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee.
The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2026
The Bill for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent on 12 May 2026. Sections 16, 21, 22, 24 and 25 of the Act came into force on the following day. These Regulations commence sections 1, 2(3), 4(3), 5, 14, 15, and 17 in Pa
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Commonwealth Games, Glasgow) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
The Legal Complaints and Regulation (2016 Act) (Commencement No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
This Order brings into operation section 9 of the Legal Complaints and Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 on 1st July 2026.
The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
These Regulations bring into force provisions in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”).
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026
These Regulations are the third commencement regulations made under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26) (“the 2025 Act”).
Class action firm writes off £14m in fees after ‘drop hands’ settlement
Class action law firm Hausfeld has had to write off £14m in fees after the Competition Appeal Tribunal approved a drop-hands settlement of a client’s collective action. The post Class action firm writes off £14m in fees after ‘drop hands’ settlement appeared first on Legal Futures.
Rape conviction quashed due to defence barrister’s failings
The Court of Appeal has taken the rare step of quashing a child rape conviction because of the defence barrister’s failure to explore key evidence during the trial. The post Rape conviction quashed due to defence barrister’s failings appeared first on Legal Futures.
Crown prosecutor struck off for child cruelty conviction
A Crown prosecutor who was jailed for assaulting and ill-treating a child has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The post Crown prosecutor struck off for child cruelty conviction appeared first on Legal Futures.
“First hard evidence” of legal advice improving lives
Groundbreaking research has provided “the first hard evidence” that legal advice for low-income households improves lives – increasing incomes and improving mental health. The post “First hard evidence” of legal advice improving lives appeared first on Legal Futures.
Double partner hire marks Brabners’ opening of permanent London office in heart of square mile
Real Estate Partners Susan Samuel & Matt Ramsden join Brabners from DLA Piper to support development of London office. The post Double partner hire marks Brabners’ opening of permanent London office in heart of square mile appeared first on Legal Futures.
The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026
These Regulations are made in exercise of the power in section 14(3) of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) (“the 2023 Act”). These Regulations amend Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 of 18 January 1993 on common rules for the allocation of slots at United Kingdom airports (
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1 and Saving) Regulations 2026
These Regulations are the first commencement regulations under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23).
Inside the UK & Ireland Legal Insights Report 2026: AI, integration, and the firms pulling ahead
AI use across UK and Ireland law firms is now near-universal. Nearly 9 in 10 legal professionals use the technology in some capacity, with 70% adopting it within the past year alone. The post Inside the UK & Ireland Legal Insights Report 2026: AI, integration, and the firms pulling ahead appeared fi
The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
These Regulations implement certain amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 by making amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1613) (“the Minimum Requirements Regulations”) and the Merchant
The Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend the Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) Regulations 2013 (“the 2013 Regulations”).
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026
The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67, “the 2017 Order”) makes provision for the conduct of elections of combined authority mayors and combined county authority mayors.
UK organisations are moving faster on AI, but governance gaps threaten to undermine progress, new iManage research finds
UK findings from the iManage Knowledge Work Benchmark Report 2026 show client pressure is accelerating AI adoption, making trusted, governed knowledge a critical foundation for responsible AI The post UK organisations are moving faster on AI, but governance gaps threaten to undermine progress, new i
Post-walk: London Legal Walk delivers another landmark year of support for Access to Justic
The annual London Legal Walk has once again brought together the legal community in remarkable numbers, highlighting its enduring commitment to access to justice. The post Post-walk: London Legal Walk delivers another landmark year of support for Access to Justic appeared first on Legal Futures.
The true cost of requisitions: time, cash flow and client frustration
Requisitions are an unavoidable part of the post-completion process. But while they may be routine, their impact is anything but. The post The true cost of requisitions: time, cash flow and client frustration appeared first on Legal Futures.
Violent gang members’ sentences increased after attempted murder
Solicitor General secures increased sentences for three gang members in Camden stabbing.
The A737 Trunk Road (Beith) (30mph and 50mph Speed Limits) Order 2026
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
These Regulations implement changes relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme (“the LGPS (NI)). They do so by modifying certain statutory provisions contained in or made under the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), which made changes to the transitional protections f
Linklaters’ chief growth officer takes the ‘blank sheet’ challenge
Posted by Scott Jones, deputy editor of Legal Futures As LegalTechTalk gets underway today, we invite our third and final lawyer to take the ‘blank sheet’ challenge – sketching out their dream law firm with the freedom to start again from… Read More The post Linklaters’ chief growth officer takes th
Solicitor General refers Vickrum Digwa to Court of Appeal
The Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC has referred the sentence of Vickrum Digwa, convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure: Correspondence from SSRB
Correspondence from Chair of SSRB’s Judicial Sub-Committee, Mark Emerton, and SSRB Chair, Lea Paterson, during the Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure.
Government welcomes hospitality and tourism sector plans to further strengthen its safety standards to prevent violence against women and girls
At a meeting of leading figures from the UK’s hospitality, tourism and night-time economy sectors, ministers heard the industry’s plans to further bolster safety standards across the industry.