May 7, 2026
Data law change relaxes consent rules for charities
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published final guidance on the new ‘charitable purposes soft opt-in’ provision introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
May 6, 2026
The NCSC to begin recommending use of passkeys
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced at CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow that it will begin recommending the use of passkeys wherever a service supports them, and two-step verification (2SV) where it does not.
May 5, 2026
Renters’ Rights Act: Key actions for landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026 and represents the biggest change to renting in England for a generation. All landlords must be ready, as the new rules apply to both new and existing tenancies from day one.
April 30, 2026
Consultation on Process for Handling Flexible Working Requests
The government has opened a consultation on a new consultation process that employers will need to follow when handling flexible working requests.