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On 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and lost its entitlement to participate in the political institutions and governance structures of the EU. In accordance with the transitional arrangements provided in Part 4 of the Withdrawal Agreement, exit day marked the commencement of an 11-month implementation period during which the UK continued to be treated by the EU as a Member State for many purposes.

During the implementation period, the UK continued to adhere to its obligations under EU law (including EU treaties, legislation, principles and international agreements), and submitted to the continuing jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement.

The repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 (ECA 1972), effective on exit day, was subject to specific savings provisions to allow for the operation of the implementation period in UK domestic law. The savings provisions of

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TPC consults on amendments to Upper Tribunal Rules for Online Safety Act appeals

The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) has opened a consultation on possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in light of new rights of appeal created by the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023). The OSA 2023 enables both service providers directly affected by Ofcom decisions and, in certain cases, persons with a ‘sufficient interest’ to appeal to the Upper Tribunal. The proposals focus on introducing a three-month time limit for applications for permission to appeal under section 168 by persons with a sufficient interest, and on revising the default position on costs in OSA 2023 cases. The consultation closes on 21 May 2026.

Insolvency Service reports director sentenced for £150,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) BBL fraud

The Insolvency Service has reported that the director of Bebo Construction Limited, Adebayo Talabi, has received a two-year suspended sentence, an unpaid work order and a six-year disqualification from acting as a company director. Talabi pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation at Southwark Crown Court on 24 February 2026. An investigation by the Insolvency Service found that, between August and November 2020, Talabi applied for three separate coronavirus (COVID-19) Bounce Back Loans (BBLs) totalling £150,000. He overstated the company's turnover to between £200,000 and £220,000 to obtain the maximum £50,000 from each lender, despite the company being entitled to approximately £1,300. The investigation further found that the loan funds were transferred to personal accounts rather than used for the company's economic benefit, as required under the scheme. Talabi also falsely stated in the second and third loan applications that they were the company's first and only applications.

NCA annual plan sets budget and strategic priorities for 2025-26

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has published its annual plan for 2025–26, outlining a total budget of £1,012m. The plan details four organisational priorities: (1) increasing disruption of organised immigration crime; (2) strengthening collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service to improve judicial outcomes; (3) delivering high-impact operations against serious and organised crime (SOC) threats and (4) advancing capabilities to address technology-enabled crime. The NCA reports achieving 450 high-impact disruptions in 2024–25, exceeding its target of a 50% increase. The Home Secretary has also set key strategic priorities for 2025-26, directing NCA to: (1) strengthen and protect the UK border; (2) reduce fraud and combat corrupt elites, cyber and economic crime and (3) strengthen bilateral and multilateral international partnerships, including through Europol and INTERPOL.

Courts and Tribunals Judiciary publishes February 2026 updated edition Equal Treatment Bench Book

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published the February 2026 interim revision of the Equal Treatment Bench Book (ETBB).

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