United Kingdom: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

The European Commission has taken a major step towards implementing the EU AI Act, publishing draft Guidelines on when an AI system will be classified as “high-risk” under Article 6.

As mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) extends to nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) from 2 November, what challenges and opportunities does this present...

As the aerospace, defence and space sector looks ahead to the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, attention is turning to the key themes set to shape conversations, investment and innovation across the industry.

England's private rental sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades with the Renters' Rights Act abolishing Section 21 "no-fault" evictions. Duncan Lewis housing experts break down...

The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to democratize philanthropy across the nation, backed by £1 million in funding and a network of regional advisers. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between philanthropists and local communities, ensuring charitable giving reaches every corner of the country through enhanced collaboration and expert guidance.

Defra's response to its consultation on biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects has introduced genuinely welcome changes recognising the specific nature of NSIPs. Here is our analysis.

Nature-related risk has evolved from a specialist environmental concern into a mainstream organisational priority affecting governance, legal compliance, and long-term value.

The AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States raises complex legal, regulatory and strategic questions across nuclear regulation, export control, procurement structures and international law. As the defence collaboration moves from political commitment to detailed implementation, governments, industry and advisers must navigate evolving frameworks covering nuclear safety, technology transfer, industrial sovereignty and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific.

The UK government has announced a significant policy shift aimed at reducing the influence of volatile gas prices on electricity costs. Through a combination of an increased Electricity Generator Levy and a new voluntary Wholesale Contract for Difference scheme, the government seeks to provide consumers with more stable energy prices while maintaining the existing wholesale market structure.