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EU DMA and UK DMCCA: A Comparison
May 2026Digital markets have come under increased regulatory scrutiny in recent years, and traditional competition law has struggled to keep pace with the power of large online platforms. In response, the EU and the UK have introduced dedicated new regimes: the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024… Read More >
Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report 2025
May 2026On 24 April 2026, the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) published its Annual Report for 2025, marking ten years since its establishment under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The Report provides a detailed analysis of the evolving landscape of employment regulation and dispute resolution in Ireland and reflects an organisation operating under sustained pressure, increasing complexity… Read More >
Lifting Standstills under the Procurement Act 2023: Parkingeye Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust
May 2026After much anticipation, the UK High Court issued its first judgment under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 23) on 1 May 2026. One of the unique features of litigation in public procurement is that any claim brought against the award of a contract will trigger an automatic suspension. Until the suspension is brought to an… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: April 2026 Update
May 2026Welcome to the ninth edition of In Competition. April 2026 was a practical month, not a theoretical one. The Procurement Act transparency regime moved further into force, with new reporting duties that will change how authorities and suppliers are scrutinised on payment and performance. On the competition side, the CMA pushed its new digital markets… Read More >
DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR WRAP-UP
May 2026Over the 2025/26 financial year, Beale & Co’s Digital Spotlight Group has tracked a fast-moving legal and commercial landscape across AI, data, digital regulation and data centre development. A number of themes have emerged; AI is moving from theory into practical adoption; governance of digital tools is essential; digital infrastructure is expanding rapidly, particularly in… Read More >
Punching shear: potential structural safety issues concerning transfer slabs
May 2026The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has recently issued warnings in relation to a potential structural safety issue affecting reinforced concrete buildings which incorporate transfer slabs. These warnings follow concerns within the engineering profession that certain historical design approaches may, in certain circumstances, have underestimated the risk of brittle structural failure, most notably as a result… Read More >
The Government’s New Fraud Strategy 2026 – 2029 – Impacts and Considerations for Businesses
May 2026The Government has introduced a new fraud strategy which articulates how the UK intends to combat fraudulent activity, reinforce safeguards for individuals and institutions, and improve mechanisms for victim support, underpinned by three strategic pillars: disrupt, safeguard and respond. The Government launched the Strategy in March 2026 in a 93-page document presented to parliament by… Read More >
The Latest PFI and PF2 Projects Data – 31 March 2025
May 2026In February 2025, we published an update on the latest available PFI project data at that time. On 26 March 2026, the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) published updated figures, reflecting the position as at 31 March 2025. Below, we consider the latest data and the implications for the construction and infrastructure market.… Read More >
Performance bonds and the difficulty of challenging payment
May 2026In the case of CR Construction (UK) Company Limited v Barclays Bank v Northern Gateway (FEC) No. 7 Limited, the Technology and Construction Court dismissed an application for an interim injunction to stop a bank paying out under an on demand performance bond, provides a timely reminder of just how hard it is to stop a call on a performance… Read More >
Preparing Safety Case Reports for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs): Key Insights from New IStructE Guidance
May 2026The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) introduced a fundamental shift in how safety risks in HRBs are identified, assessed and managed. One of the most significant features of the new regime is the requirement for all new and existing HRBs to have a mandatory safety case and a supporting safety case report. Against this backdrop,… Read More >