“Respect Orders will give social housing providers a new route for tackling persistent adult perpetrators of anti-social behaviour, with the added weight of criminal enforcement for breach. Providers should start preparing now so their teams are ready when the new regime comes into force in October 2026.”

“Regulatory and policy focus across the I&E sector remains on delivery of the UK’s energy transition while supporting economic growth.”

“With the Building Safety Levy due to take effect on 1 October 2026, residential developers face a new cost that will need to be factored into land acquisition strategies, viability assessments, funding arrangements and project delivery programmes.”

“Welcome to the first edition of our dedicated sector horizon scanner for Retail & Leisure. In this regular publication, we highlight the legal, regulatory and industry developments impacting retail, hospitality and leisure today.”

“As businesses move from exploring new technologies to deploying them at scale, regulators are increasingly focused on governance, transparency and resilience.”

“Businesses that promote the environmental benefits of their products, services or wider operations are increasingly facing greater regulatory scrutiny.”

“The Finance Act 2026, following Royal Asset in May this year, put into law a single registration system for all tax advisers interacting with HMRC on behalf of clients. The first deadline for registration occurred on 18 August, but that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily in default; lots of businesses are in the second wave of registrations which have another three months to comply.”

“As the lines between sport, entertainment and commerce continue to blur, protecting intellectual property has become central to unlocking and preserving value.”