Ofgem has approved a revised timetable for Gate 2 connection offers under the Gate 2 to Whole Queue process, extending key deadlines that may affect project financing, programme risk and contractual alignment. The decision provides clarity on the National Energy System Operator's licence obligations and introduces phased delivery milestones for energy projects progressing through the connections queue.

Recent guidance from the Advertising Standards Authority clarifies when accessibility features like audio description, closed captions, and signing must include material information in advertisements. Marketing teams face new considerations around campaign planning and compliance to ensure visually and hearing-impaired audiences receive the same essential information as other consumers.

We have recently seen an increase in the number of claims being pursued in tort, rather than contract.

The past decade has seen a shift in the UK social housing sector from geographic concentration to diversification. Registered providers now balance expanding their reach with strategic, financial, and operational considerations, influenced by emerging trends and regulatory changes.