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UK Employee Incentives Update | January 2026

In this edition, we look at what's ahead for employee incentives in the UK during 2026
Employment and pensions

Increased contribution assessment ceilings and calculation parameters in social security 2026

From 1 January 2026, the general social security contribution rates will remain largely stable, but the contribution assessment ceilings and
Real estate

English Technology and Construction Court reinforces importance of compliance with contractual payment regimes

Court in Vision Construct judgment backs notified‑sum adjudications and strict payment-notice compliance
Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

Ofcom Plan of Works for 2026: key themes for communications providers | Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: implications for telecoms
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Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

OTSI publishes first Annual Review | UK Sanctions List consolidation | OTSI guidance on breach reporting best practices | HMRC
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Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

New procurement thresholds come into force on 1 January 2026 under PPN:023 | Payment compliance and contract performance notices |
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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

General/digital products UK: Product Regulation and Metrology Act consultations and guidance | Government response to the independent review of the
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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

New NHS procurement regulations target modern slavery in supply chains | The European Forced Labour Regulation
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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

Building Safety updates: BSR to become standalone body | Secondary legislation to be introduced (Welsh building safety) | Changes to
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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

UK: Developments in the UK-EU SPS agreement | Windsor Framework Committee reports progress on SPS implementation in NI | Precision
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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

Fintech: FCA approach to AI regulation | Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill reintroduced to Parliament Digital Assets: Cryptoassets regulation moves closer