UK Government outlines proposed changes to competition and markets regime
Published in January 2026, the UK Government’s Refining Our Competition Regime sets out proposals to reshape merger control, market investigations and the internal governance of the Competition and Markets Authority. The consultation runs until 31 March 2026 and signals a likely legislative change from late 2026 onwards. We may see proposals in the May 2026 […]
The Hillsborough Law: what the Public Office (Accountability) Bill means for compliance, higher education and legal privilege
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, commonly known as the Hillsborough Law, is one of the most consequential accountability reforms currently before the UK Parliament. Although it has not yet completed its legislative journey, the Bill will impact how public bodies think about transparency, disclosure and legal strategy during inquests and inquiries. For any legal professionals […]
What’s new in Astute LXP – January 2026 update (v3.4.6)
This month’s update focuses on making enrolments and re-enrolments clearer and more predictable for administrators, alongside a set of targeted fixes across reporting, compliance, and enrolment workflows. We’ve improved how Astute handles learners affected by re-enrolment schedules or previous LMS records, giving admins better visibility into why someone isn’t enrolling yet — and clearer options […]
Singapore’s new workplace fairness law: What it means for compliance
By the end of 2027, Singapore will introduce its first unified statutory framework to address workplace discrimination through two new laws, the Workplace Fairness Act and the Workplace Fairness Dispute Resolution Bill. Together, they will fundamentally change how employers recruit, manage, and exit staff, while giving employees a formal legal route to challenge discriminatory treatment. […]
10 priorities for cyber security experts in 2026
The cybersecurity landscape is expanding at an unprecedented pace as digital transformation accelerates across industries. Many organisations now depend on complex interconnected systems that span cloud services, mobile endpoints, hybrid on-premises infrastructure, and increasingly sophisticated supply chains. This growth in dependency means that the consequences of breaches are more severe than ever before. Firms must […]
Your guide to thriving in a volatile regulatory landscape
Regulatory change is constant, cross-border, and increasingly interconnected across areas such as data protection, sanctions, ESG, AI governance, and workplace regulation. For compliance leaders, the challenge is building systems and strategies that remain effective under sustained pressure. Our new guide, Thriving in a volatile regulatory landscape: A playbook for compliance leaders, draws on insights from […]
The Employment Rights Act is now law. Download your free guide
The Employment Rights Act completed its passage through Parliament at the close of 2025, marking one of the most significant and controversial employment law reforms in a generation. Employers now move from watching legislative debate to preparing for phased implementation across 2026 and 2027. Our updated Employment Rights Act guide for Health and Safety Professionals […]
December compliance news round-up
Your 2026 compliance cheatsheets What to expect in corporate governance compliance in 2026. What to expect in 2026 for crypto law and policy. Your compliance learning agenda for 2026. What to expect in cyber security in 2026. What to expect in health and safety in 2026. What to expect […]
Will a private members’ bill redefine workplace bullying in the UK?
For years, workplace bullying has sat in an awkward legal gap. Employees who experience sustained intimidation, humiliation, or abuse often discover that the law only offers remedies if that behaviour can be tied to discrimination, harassment linked to a protected characteristic, or the high bar of constructive dismissal. Many cases fall short of those thresholds, […]