United Kingdom: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) represents a transformative approach to international defence collaboration, uniting the UK, Italy and Japan in developing a next-generation combat air system by 2035. This initiative goes beyond traditional fighter aircraft development, introducing a 'system of systems' approach that integrates advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, secure data networks and multi-domain operations. With potential expansion to include additional partners such as Canad

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces a mandatory obligation for all organisations to establish formal processes for handling data protection complaints, effective 19 June 2026.

The High Court's recent judgment in Parkingeye Limited v Velindre University NHS Trust fundamentally reshapes how courts assess applications to lift automatic suspensions in procurement challenges under the Procurement Act 2023. This landmark decision confirms that the adequacy of damages is no longer the decisive factor...