The report published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ICIPD) examined data from employers and employees to assess the level of unhealthy conflict in UK workplaces and the impact it has on individuals and organisations. Following its assessment, CIPD made recommendations on how organisations can improve their response to conflict in the workplace. CIPD found that there is a clear gap between employers' confidence in having the policies and procedures to handle conflict within the workplace, and the employees confidence to make a complaint and seek a resolution, with almost half of employees reporting they 'let it go' and less than a third discussed it with their and/or HR.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has published research suggesting that key measures in the Employment Rights Bill, currently progressing through the House of Lords, could have unintended negative effects on employment. The analysis, which is based on the CIPD’s Labour Market Outlook – Winter 2024/25 report, focuses on the unfair dismissal, statutory probation period, fire and rehire, guaranteed hours, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), day one paternity leave  and unpaid parental leave and trade union provisions of the ERB.

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has published an analysis of assurance reviews—commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government—covering 12 councils that received exceptional financial support (EFS) in 2024–25. The analysis identifies common risks, including social care demand pressures, unsustainable borrowing and weak governance of commercial ventures. The 12 councils received £561m of the total £1.5bn EFS allocation. CIPFA found that ten of the 12 councils face major planning and strategic challenges, with two-thirds affected by capacity and skills gaps. Nearly three in five councils failed to deliver adequate savings, while five reported critically low reserves. CIPFA's recommendations include strengthening medium-term financial planning, making savings plans both realistic and deliverable, investing in finance training for members and officers and enhancing governance through the appointment of independent audit committee members.

The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) and Buildoffsite have announced the launch of ‘Offsite construction—concept design and delivery (X538)’ guidance. The guidance aims to help clients and their advisors understand the benefits of modern methods of construction and will also be of particular interest to those using offsite methods in projects and programmes across their asset portfolios.

The Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) and BUILDOFFSITE have published guidance titled ‘Using performance specifications for offsite construction projects’. The document addresses a key industry challenge: overly detailed specifications that can inadvertently limit projects to traditional delivery methods. It aims to remove barriers to adopting modern methods of construction (MMC) by encouraging the use of performance-based specifications. The guidance also provides practical advice on drafting functional specifications, outlines a systems-based framework to support offsite and MMC delivery, and features nine sector-specific case studies alongside organisational building blocks to promote more productive and sustainable practices.

Construction Industry Scheme

The terms ‘pooling’ and ‘pooled’ are not defined within the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, but pooling will commonly involve the mixing of assets or collective ownership'>beneficial ownership of assets, very often in a common account where the contributions, and the profits or income from those contributions, are pooled pending distribution. For important clarification on the ‘pooling’ of income, see the decision in Financial Conduct Authority v Capital Alternatives Limited ([2015] EWCA Civ 284, [2015] All ER (D) 280 (Mar)).

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) adopted the Paris Commitment at its centenary General Assembly on 4 June 2026, urging governments, technology companies and cultural industries to protect human creators amid international debate over the use of copyrighted works in AI systems and training. The declaration sets out four principles covering the protection of human creativity and cultural diversity, transparency, licensing and fair remuneration in AI systems, the significance of collective management in sustaining creative ecosystems, and the need for governments and policymakers to safeguard creators' rights and cultural expression. A public signing campaign has been launched, inviting creators, rights organisations and supporters to add their names to the declaration.

Law360: The US government must refund any tariff charged under President Donald Trump's now-struck-down International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff regime, regardless of whether the affected company filed a claim at the US Court of International Trade (CIT) seeking a refund, a CIT Judge ordered on 4 March 2026.

Construction Industry Training Board: The Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), in conjunction with TrustMark, have published a joint report aimed at assisting the industry prepare for the skills required to accelerate the retrofit market. The report highlights how the retrofit market presents an opportunity for the government to address multiple challenges, including improving poor quality housing and rental properties, stimulating local economies and supply chains, and reducing household energy bills. It also highlights the necessity of training and competence within the construction industry, as businesses will require the right skills to conduct retrofitting work.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it will begin its Consensus consultation with the construction industry on Levy proposals for 2026–29 in September 2024. The proposals will focus on ensuring that reductions and exemptions remain current and appropriate. During the consultation period, CITB will inform and gather feedback from employers about the 2026–29 proposals and seek views on the training outcomes and skills that it has delivered for the industry over the past three years through the latest Levy.