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UK Immigration: Settled status and earned settlement could not be more different
Emma Dauriac
16 January 2026
Administrative Court Overturns NMC Strike-Off: Key Lessons for Regulators and Prosecutors
The High Court has quashed a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) decision to strike off a nurse following a review hearing.
8 January 2026
What is your duty to co-operate with your regulator?
The Institute of Charted Accounts in England and Wales (‘ICAEW ’) has recently imposed a severe reprimand, a £5000 fine and £6,473 costs on a member who failed to cooperate with them during the investigation process. The tribunal found that the member failed to provide information, explanations and documents requested by the ICAEW Conduct Department, including anti-money laundering policies, share documentation, and other requested materials. It was decided this breached the ICAEW’s Investigation and Disciplinary Regulation 16.1.
26 September 2025
New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion changes to the Actuaries’ Code and Guidance
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has introduced new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) requirements to the Actuaries’ Code and associated Guidance following a lengthy and wide-ranging consultation process with members, employers and other stakeholders.
These revisions reflect a broader regulatory trend, mirroring developments at bodies such as the SRA and ICAEW, towards strengthening professional ethics and workplace culture, particularly in relation to the fair treatment of others.
10 September 2025
Fire Safety Awareness: A Shared Responsibility Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire safety is not just a compliance issue—it is a matter of protecting lives, assets, and reputations. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), employers, landlords, and those in control of premises have a legal duty to ensure adequate fire safety measures are in place. Failure to comply can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, but more importantly, it puts people at unnecessary risk.
31 July 2025
Rethinking enforcement strategy: Key proposals from the BSB's Enforcement Consultation
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has recently launched a consultation as part of its work towards a much-needed modernisation of its enforcement functions. The consultation seeks feedback on proposed changes to the enforcement regulations under Part 5 of the BSB handbook. It is open until Wednesday 15 October 2025, with a second consultation on the draft regulations to follow in 2026. The new regulations are scheduled to come in effect in 2027.
