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Rebuilding lives after brain injury: the role of the Court of Protection
Jemma Garside
5 February 2026
The GPhC issues updated inspection decision making framework: what pharmacy teams need to know
On 13 January 2026, the GPhC published an update to its inspection decision‑making framework, marking an important shift in how pharmacy inspections will be conducted and evaluated going forward. This revised framework seeks to strengthen regulatory clarity, incorporate recent legislative developments, and support more consistent, transparent decision‑making across the sector.
2 February 2026
ICAEW’s new Guidance on Disciplinary Sanctions: what accountants and accountancy firms need to know
The regulatory landscape for accountants is progressively evolving, driven by heightened public expectations, increased scrutiny of professional conduct, and a greater push for transparency across regulated professions.
19 January 2026
Accountancy regulators confront AI cheating in exams
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has confirmed that from March 2026, most exams will return to in-person settings. Remote assessments will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as medical needs or where no exam centre is available. This change reverses the flexibility introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.