Comment & Opinion

“Welcome to the January 2026 edition of our Technology & Digital round-up. This month we’re looking at cyber deception trials, AI chatbots, and the surging price of RAM.”

“In this latest update, we bring you the key takeaways from recent case law that directly impact upon how you manage and operate residential blocks. This time, we focus on common issues in property management, such as recoverability of service charges, service of notices and building safety.”

“Ofgem’s latest response provides further clarity on expectations for financial responsibility, operational readiness, and continuity planning, although some aspects of the new regulatory regime remain uncertain and the framework is likely to evolve further over the coming years as practical implementation takes shape.”

“Counterfeiting has become a global, organized industry worth billions, and it’s evolving faster than ever. If you’re not planning ahead, you’re leaving the door wide open for counterfeiters.”

“The reformed connections queue has now been published, setting out the roadmap for energy and infrastructure projects until 2035.”

“With ongoing delays in Gateway Regime approvals, it’s essential that you take steps now to navigate the regime effectively and reduce the impact on your projects.”

“The UK is seeing an increased use of microgrids, smart grids and private wire networks as valuable alternatives to transmission or distribution network grid connections.”

“Gateway 2 under the Building Safety Act marks a fundamental shift in how higher-risk building projects must be designed and presented.”

“Significant changes to UK immigration rules to come into effect as early as April 2026 are currently being consulted on by the government. If your workforce includes sponsored or non-sponsored migrant workers, now is the time to prepare.”