United Kingdom: Government, Public Sector

The post-War geopolitical order no longer appears orderly or certain. The underpinnings of US hegemony and the stability provided by multilateral institutions such as the UN and NATO all seem less solid.

On 4 March 2026, the European Commission (the "Commission") adopted its long-awaited legislative proposal to strengthen the EU's industrial base and stimulate demand for "Made in EU" products with the publication...

AlixPartners’ David Owusu-Gyebi, Diane Shaw, Harry Malins, and Sita Sonty wrote this opinion article about how aerospace & defense companies can stake their ground in space infrastructure.

With less than two years until the EU's Forced Labour Regulation takes effect, businesses face sweeping prohibitions on products made with forced labour.

The Home Office has introduced a formal process to remove pre-settled status from EU Settlement Scheme holders who no longer meet continuous residence requirements.

The UK Government is moving to expand the Charity Commission's enforcement capabilities against organizations suspected of promoting extremism, introducing faster investigation processes and stronger closure powers. New measures under consideration include mandatory trustee identity verification, digital charity accounts, and automatic trustee bans for individuals convicted of hate crimes.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2024, commonly known as Martyn's Law, introduces new security requirements for qualifying premises and events across the UK.

Catherine Howard reviews eight planning reform ideas from her Project Nutcracker series now adopted by Government, comments on other proposals which have unsurprisingly had less mileage, and considers what comes next...

The post-War geopolitical order no longer appears orderly or certain. The underpinnings of US hegemony and the stability provided by multilateral institutions such as the UN and NATO all seem less solid.

The two cases of Thomas Barnes & Sons Plc (“TBS”) v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“the Council”) concern the construction of the Blackburn bus station, a project marked by delays, cost overruns...

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 fundamentally transforms England's residential rental market from 1 May 2026, abolishing assured shorthold tenancies and Section 21 evictions while introducing new operational standards. How will institutional investors and Living sector operators navigate this shift from contractual certainty to evidence-based management, and what does it mean for Build-to-Rent, senior living, and student accommodation assets?

The UK's ambitions for sustainable energy are driving transformative changes across sectors, with the construction industry increasingly recognised as a pivotal player in shaping a greener...