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Maternity Safety: What Would A Trauma-informed Public Inquiry Look Like?
The publication of Donna Ockenden's final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has reignited debate about whether a statutory public inquiry into maternity and neonatal services across England is needed. This article examines how such an inquiry could be designed to investigate rigorously while minimizing trauma to affected families, drawing on lessons from the Ockenden review's trauma-informed engagement methodology.
United Kingdom Government
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Apasen v Tower Hamlets: A Spotlight On Transparency Notices Under The Procurement Act 2023
A UK court has ruled that contracting authorities cannot rely on self-created urgency to justify direct awards under the Procurement Act 2023, and that contract award notices must independently contain accurate justification information. The decision establishes that courts will scrutinize the factual basis of urgency claims and may treat inaccurate notices as if they were never published, potentially allowing contracts to be set aside even after voluntary standstill periods.
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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Apasen v Tower Hamlets: A Spotlight On Transparency Notices Under The Procurement Act 2023
A UK court has ruled that contracting authorities cannot rely on self-created urgency to justify direct awards under the Procurement Act 2023, and that contract award notices must independently contain accurate justification information. The decision establishes that courts will scrutinize the factual basis of urgency claims and may treat inaccurate notices as if they were never published, potentially allowing contracts to be set aside even after voluntary standstill periods.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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The Scottish Major Projects Office: A New Player In Scotland's Infrastructure Delivery Landscape?
The UK government has unveiled its comprehensive 10-year infrastructure strategy, setting out ambitious plans to transform the nation's critical infrastructure landscape. This strategic framework addresses key challenges in power supply, construction, and public-private partnerships, with particular focus on emerging sectors like data centres and modernising existing PFI contracts.
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Brodies
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Maternity Safety: What Would A Trauma-informed Public Inquiry Look Like?
The publication of Donna Ockenden's final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has reignited debate about whether a statutory public inquiry into maternity and neonatal services across England is needed. This article examines how such an inquiry could be designed to investigate rigorously while minimizing trauma to affected families, drawing on lessons from the Ockenden review's trauma-informed engagement methodology.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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Apasen v Tower Hamlets: A Spotlight On Transparency Notices Under The Procurement Act 2023
A UK court has ruled that contracting authorities cannot rely on self-created urgency to justify direct awards under the Procurement Act 2023, and that contract award notices must independently contain accurate justification information. The decision establishes that courts will scrutinize the factual basis of urgency claims and may treat inaccurate notices as if they were never published, potentially allowing contracts to be set aside even after voluntary standstill periods.
United Kingdom Government
TLT
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

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Budget Tracker (2026)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer faces the formidable challenge of delivering his first Budget amid economic headwinds, geopolitical instability, and a wave of ambitious government promises. With GDP growth forecast at just 1.1%, inflation at 3.4%, and public sector net borrowing exceeding £115 billion, can he balance fiscal responsibility with pledges to avoid raising Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT while funding increased defence spending and social care reforms?
United Kingdom Government
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Travers Smith LLP
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Money Laundering

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Weeks Of August 24, And August 31, 2026
This weekly update examines recent UK sanctions enforcement actions, including a major alert on the A7 sanctions evasion network, OFSI's penalty against Citibank for Russia sanctions breaches, and the NCA's settlement with an agricultural trading company linked to suspected money laundering. The update also covers new strategic export control statistics and OTSI's annual review revealing 178 reports of potential trade sanctions breaches.
United Kingdom Government
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Mayer Brown
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