Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: late submission of impact assessments

RPC statement about the late submission of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill IAs




Five charged by SFO over collapse of law firm Axiom Ince

The Serious Fraud Office today charged five men following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince and alleged improper use of over £60 million of client money. 




CMA could approve Synopsys / Ansys merger if competition concerns are resolved

Synopsys’ purchase of Ansys raises competition concerns in the supply of semiconductor chip design and light simulation products in the UK – but deal could be approved by the CMA if its concerns are resolved.




Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

New seven-year contract worth £476 million will protect UK jobs, and ensure continued support of military operations across the globe.




Tom Hayhoe appointed as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has appointed Tom Hayhoe as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner.