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PPN 026 And The New Social Value Model: What Contracting Authorities And Suppliers Need To Know
The Cabinet Office has published Procurement Policy Note 026, introducing a revised Social Value Model that fundamentally redefines how central government procurement evaluates social value - shifting from broad environmental and community concepts to a laser focus on creating good British jobs, skills development, and opportunities for people facing employment barriers.
United Kingdom Government
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Gowling WLG
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Government Consultations On UK Data Protection Law – An Opportunity To Create Clearer Rules Whilst Ensuring High Standards Of Protection
The UK government has launched consultations on data protection law in the age of AI, seeking practical examples of what works and where clarity is lacking. With the EU shifting its regulatory approach following the Draghi Report, the UK now has an opportunity to demonstrate how data protection rules can be simplified while maintaining high standards, potentially using the FCA's Consumer Duty as a blueprint for clearer, more intelligible regulations.
United Kingdom Privacy
MC
Marks & Clerk
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Chancellor To Unlock Billions In Finance For Small Businesses
The UK government has announced £500 million in funding through the ENABLE Guarantee programme to help innovative businesses use their intellectual property as collateral for loans. This reform addresses a longstanding challenge where IP-rich companies in sectors like life sciences and creative industries struggle to access traditional lending that favours tangible assets over patents and proprietary technology.
United Kingdom IP
MC
Marks & Clerk
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Latest ADS Report Shows Robust Growth Across UK Aerospace, Defence, Security And Space Sectors
The UK's aerospace, defence, security and space sectors demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth, with value added to the economy reaching £46.8 billion in 2025. With employment at 468,500 highly skilled workers and exports growing 68% over the past decade to £50 billion, these sectors represent critical pillars of Britain's advanced manufacturing capabilities and national security infrastructure that warrant continued government focus as designated Growth Sectors.
United Kingdom Strategy
MC
Marks & Clerk
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Value For Money "The Centrepiece", As Government Outlines Next Steps For Pensions Reforms
The UK Government has published an updated workplace pensions roadmap outlining reforms to DC value for money frameworks, megafunds consolidation, guided retirement solutions, and new flexibilities for DB scheme surplus payments to members. Implementation timelines have been adjusted, with the VFM framework now phasing in over 2028-2029 and guided retirement pushed back to 2029-2030.
United Kingdom Employment
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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The GSMA Satellite Regulatory Playbook and Nigeria’s Emerging Commercial Satellite Communications Service Framework: Towards a Future-Ready Regulatory Approach
The GSMA has released a comprehensive Satellite Regulatory Playbook designed to guide governments and National Regulatory Authorities through the complexities of regulating the rapidly evolving satellite connectivity sector. This policy framework addresses the challenges faced by regulators in adapting to new satellite technologies and their integration with mobile communications networks.
United Kingdom Media & IT
SK
Streamsowers & Kohn
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UK: Reformed National Pricing And Spatial Energy Plans
The UK government's Reformed National Pricing Delivery Plan signals a fundamental shift in energy policy toward strategic planning and coordination. The Strategic Spatial Energy Plan, expected in autumn 2027, will identify optimal locations for electricity and hydrogen generation infrastructure, guiding private investment decisions. These reforms will reshape how generation, storage and network infrastructure is sited, financed and built across the UK energy sector.
United Kingdom Energy
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A&O Shearman
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From Resignation To Renewal: The Latest Shift In UK Leadership
Sir Keir Starmer's unexpected resignation as Prime Minister in June 2026 has triggered a Labour leadership contest with Andy Burnham as the overwhelming frontrunner. The transition raises questions about the future direction of UK financial services regulation, fiscal policy, and relations with the European Union. While the Leeds Reforms and Growth and Competitiveness Strategy remain on track, a Burnham government may introduce additional expectations around governance and consumer outcomes.
United Kingdom Finance
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Mayer Brown
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Nine LPAs Placed Into ‘special Measures’: What Developers Need To Know About Major Planning Applications
The UK Government has designated nine local planning authorities for "special measures" under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, enabling developers to bypass local councils and submit major planning applications directly to the Planning Inspectorate. This intervention creates new strategic options for housebuilders and commercial developers, but requires careful consideration of when and how to use this alternative route to consent.
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Gowling WLG
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