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Government proposals would broaden protections for leaseholders facing unsafe buildings. The measures include additional ownership types and a proposed contribution scheme for construction product manufacturers.
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Government proposes changes to pig stunning methods throughout the UK. DEFRA is consulting on the proposed shift until 21 December 2026.
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New land reporting requirements will affect property developers next year. HM Land Registry says new obligations begin in April 2027.
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Specialist defence manufacturing has returned to Telford following new investment. Rheinmetall production facility supports skilled jobs and domestic large-calibre component capacity.
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Rising purchase costs remain widespread throughout the UK business economy. New ONS findings show a growing divide between input pressures and prices charged.
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An electricity network operator has awarded major temporary generator contracts. The four-year framework combines backup power resilience with lower-carbon fuel ambitions.
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New modelling estimates substantial money laundering losses across the UK. Napier AI links the findings to compliance expenditure and possible automation savings.
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Financial regulators are proposing major changes to senior management checks. The measures could save regulated companies billions while preserving individual accountability requirements.
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Ministers have proposed sweeping reductions to recurring UK business administration. Companies could benefit from simpler reporting, tariff suspensions and fewer duplicative information requests.
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Businesses expect AI agents to oversee substantial corporate travel spending. Conferma’s survey suggests 37% of travel budgets could be managed or authorised by AI by 2028, with significant control gaps.