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Local Authorities enter 2026 still facing sustained financial strain. Despite uplifts in core spending power across the sector as a whole, pressures from social care demand, contract inflation and higher borrowing costs continue to erode resilience across the sector. Recent parliamentary evidence confirms that, whilst rare, the number of Section 114 notices issued since 2018 is at an all-time high, underlining the systemic nature of the challenge and the scrutiny on historic corporate investments and subsidiary performance.

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NMW Compliance is not as straight forward as employers often think, there is much more to consider than just an hourly rate of pay.

Looking for indirect tax updates? Our experts share the latest updates each month.

Get your STBV reporting right – the compliance landscape for short-term business visitors explained.

The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) market entered 2026 with more momentum than at any point in the past decade. Geopolitical instability, rising defence budgets and a recovering commercial aviation cycle have not only lifted performance – they’ve reshaped portfolio priorities and accelerated consolidation across the sector.

Decarbonising the UK’s energy system and wider economy will require rapid electrification of heat, transport and industry, leading to a sharp rise in electricity demand. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) analysis suggests electricity demand could increase by 25-40% by the early 2030s and almost triple by 2050, reaching up to 700-785 TWh per year, compared with around 290 TWh today

Regulatory update on FCA AI live testing, Consumer Duty, stablecoins and mortgages. Experts unpack regulatory change shaping UK financial services.

What do the major reforms to Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) mean for mid‑market and scale‑up businesses?

Discover how leaders can break free from crisis thinking, embrace smart risk‑taking, and drive growth with insights from business psychology and financial services experts.

Securitisation and synthetic risk transfers face increased PRA, FCA and BCBS scrutiny as regulators push to improve transparency and reduce systemic risk.

The special administration regime for payment and e-money institutions must adapt to remain fit for purpose. We look at proposed changes.

Discover how clear purpose, strong design and culture enable coaching to drive capability, engagement and real behavioural change in organisations

With the UK special educational needs system under immense pressure, private providers can offer innovation, specialism, and capacity. Where should investors focus to make the most impact?

Buy now, pay later lenders will fall under FCA regulation from July. We look at the final rules and how firms can prepare for authorisation.”

Explore key compliance risks for business visitors and guidance to avoid costly pitfalls.