Scottish Private Tenancy Succession Period Falls From 12 Months to 6 Months on 6th October 2026
From 6 October 2026, Scotland’s qualifying period for certain succession rights under a private residential tenancy falls from 12 months to 6 months.
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High-Fat, High-Sugar and High-Salt Food Promotions Restricted in Scotland From 1st October 2026
From 1st October 2026, new food promotion rules will restrict how certain foods and drinks that are high in fat, sugar or salt are promoted and displayed in Scotland. The changes will affect some familiar offers and displays in larger shops, as well as certain online promotions, although they will not stop people from buying…
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Right to Rent Digital Checks Change From 1 October 2026
Right to Rent checks in England change from 1 October 2026. Find out what the new digital verification rules mean for renters, landlords and letting agents.
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Right to Work Checks Change From 1 October 2026: Digital Verification Gets a Regulated Route
From 1 October 2026, employers will have a regulated digital route for right to work checks alongside the existing manual and Home Office online routes. Where an employer chooses to use a Right to Work Digital Verification Service Provider (RtW DVSP), that provider must be registered for the right to work service. That does not…
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Employment Tribunal Time Limit Doubles to Six Months From 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, the time limit for most employment tribunal claims will increase to 6 months minus 1 day. Find out who is affected, how transitional rules work and what to know about Acas Early Conciliation.
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Sexual Harassment at Work 2026: What Employees Need to Know
Sexual harassment at work 2026 explained. Find out what changes from 30 October 2026, what employers must do and what it means for employees and workers.
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Tobacco Duty Rises From 1 October 2026: Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Face Higher Duty
Tobacco Duty rises on 1 October 2026. See the new UK rates, the HMRC illustrative impact on cigarettes and other tobacco products, and what it means for shop prices.
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Electricity VAT Falls to 0% in Great Britain From 1 October 2026
VAT on qualifying household electricity is falling from 5% to 0% in Great Britain from 1 October 2026. Find out what it means for your bill, how much you could save and whether you need to do anything.
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State Pension Rises in April 2027: Pensioners Get a Higher Weekly Payment
State Pension April 2027 explained, including the triple lock, what is confirmed, what is not yet known and what pensioners should expect.
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UK Changes in October 2026: Energy, Work, Tax, Renting and Driving Rules Change
The confirmed UK changes taking effect in October 2026, including energy bills, employment rights, tobacco and vaping duties, renting, careers support and driving.
