Day: 5 February 2026

‘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.’

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Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 5th February 2026

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

‘On 30 January, the High Court dismissed a challenge against a special school’s decision to shorten its school day on Fridays during part of the 2025 academic year. The ruling came in the case R (CHO, by his litigation friend CRL) v (1) Governing Body of Lonsdale School; (2) Hertfordshire County Council; (3) Secretary of State for Education [2026] EWHC 166 (Admin), following an expedited rolled-up hearing.’

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Landmark Chambers, 30th January 2026

Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk

‘The scandal erupting in relation to the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with the multi-millionaire convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison awaiting trial for a litany of further sex trafficking offences, has become one of the biggest in modern British political history. Having been sacked from his post as US Ambassador in September 2025, Mandelson has now resigned from the House of Lords, legislation to allow him to be stripped of his life peerage is likely to follow, and he is being investigated for the criminal offence of misconduct in public office.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 5th February 2026

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

‘Paul Newman KC considers the legal issues faced by trustees and actuaries when making and responding to requests for confirmation under the remedial provisions in the Pension Schemes Bill.’

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Pensions Barrister, 5th February 2026

Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com

‘In R (Hippolyte) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 1493, the Court of Appeal considered s.31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 in the context of the Secretary of State’s refusal to grant indefinite leave to remain (“ILR”) under the Windrush Scheme.’

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EIN Blog, 4th February 2026

Source: www.ein.org.uk