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13/10/2026

Leasehold fees have been a source of frustration for homeowners for years, particularly when relatively simple changes to a property come with surprisingly high charges.

New proposals would introduce an independent watchdog for property agents, including a licensing system and limits on certain administrative fees.

If these changes go ahead, property businesses will need to pay close attention not just to the rules themselves, but to how they manage compliance day to day. That’s where having the right people in place can make a real difference.

Learn more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr4vgnq71kpo

The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

13/10/2026

The UK Government is pushing ahead with plans that would require tech companies to build protections directly into devices to stop under-18s from accessing, sending or taking n**e images.
It’s an interesting shift in responsibility.

Rather than leaving parents to manage everything, the proposals put much more of the responsibility on manufacturers and platforms themselves.

For businesses operating in this space, the regulatory and legal implications are going to be significant. It also raises an important question around whether companies have the right people in place to keep up with what’s coming.

Read more in this article: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-have-worlds-strongest-online-child-safety-laws-as-government-prepares-legislation-on-n**e-images

The government will introduce legislation requiring tech companies to strengthen protections on devices and platforms to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing n**e images, helping tackle grooming, exploitation and abuse before harm occurs.

08/10/2026

📉 The UK jobs market is getting tougher.

UK vacancies fell to 705,000 this spring the lowest level since early 2021.

And with 31,345 recruitment firms competing for those vacancies, standing out and getting access to the right opportunities matters more than ever.

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We have the contacts, relationships and market knowledge to get you in front of the right people.

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08/10/2026

Proposed changes to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill could give UK ministers new powers to restrict high-risk technology suppliers from critical national infrastructure.

The focus is increasingly shifting towards the supply chain, where one vulnerable third party can create problems for a much larger organisation.

For SMEs supplying critical businesses, good cyber hygiene isn’t just about protecting their own systems anymore... it can also be part of maintaining their clients’ security.

Learn more here: https://heyor.ca/WOpEPr

Late amendments to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill would give ministers new powers to restrict risky technology providers as supply chain attacks intensify.

07/10/2026

The Security Industry Authority is reviewing its licensing criteria to make sure industry standards still reflect the risks security professionals face today.

That includes looking at qualifications and whether current requirements are keeping pace with the realities of the job.

For businesses operating in the sector, regulatory changes like these are worth following closely... particularly when they could affect training, licensing and recruitment.

Read more in this article: https://heyor.ca/nzWYzX

06/10/2026

The Financial Ombudsman Service is changing the way it handles complaints, including introducing a new registration stage and giving it more scope to dismiss claims that don’t have merit.

The aim is to spend more time on cases where people have experienced genuine financial loss or significant distress.

For firms and consumers alike, a clearer process should hopefully mean fewer unnecessary disputes and quicker decisions where there is a genuine issue.

See more here: https://heyor.ca/ULbCKe

The new measures mark the next step in a series of reforms to streamline and modernise the complaints process.

01/10/2026

The Finance & Leasing Association has welcomed changes from the Financial Ombudsman Service aimed at making the complaints process more predictable for financial firms.

One important point is that complaints will be assessed using the rules that applied when the event happened, rather than looking back with today’s standards.

Clearer ground rules should make it easier for firms to understand their responsibilities and deal with complaints consistently.

Find out more in this article: https://heyor.ca/zOQCJM

30/09/2026

Formal complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service have increased by 204%, with cosmetic and structural defects among the biggest sources of frustration for homeowners.

The report also points to something that comes up time and time again in disputes: poor communication and slow responses can turn a fixable problem into a much bigger one.

In property, getting involved early and keeping communication clear can save everyone a lot of time, cost and frustration.

For more information, click here: https://heyor.ca/YmHw3B

The data has been released by the New Homes Ombudsman Service – Complaints about new homes triple in just one year

30/09/2026

AI governance is becoming harder for businesses to ignore as more organisations introduce automated tools into their day-to-day operations.

With regulations developing across different markets, businesses need to understand how AI is being used, what risks it creates and whether they can demonstrate proper oversight.

For legal and professional services firms in particular, keeping up with these changes will be important as the line between adopting new technology and managing its risks becomes increasingly important.

Learn more here: https://heyor.ca/4Jwiv3

UK AI governance intelligence platform AI Score raises $5.4m in seed funding round

24/09/2026

Complaints about defects in new-build homes are rising sharply, putting even more attention on the quality of construction and how developers handle problems when they arise.

The New Homes Ombudsman Service has highlighted poor communication and delays in putting defects right as recurring issues.

For anyone working in property, keeping good records and dealing with problems early can make a huge difference when a dispute starts to develop.

Read more in this article: https://heyor.ca/cZtO3t

Dozens have contacted BBC Your Voice as complaints to ombudsman have tripled in a year.