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Oliver Slater and Beatrice Wood explain the latest developments in subsidy control litigation, including what to look out for in the latter half of 2026. There have been two notable developments in subsidy control litigation over the summer. First, in Weis v Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Court of Appeal has handed down its first... Read more

Proposed £67m Subsidy to Ryanair: What did the SAU Make of it and What’s Next?

6 October 2026

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has advised Invest Northern Ireland to improve its case for a £67 million grant to Ryanair, including in respect of how the subsidy could affect competing airlines. Below, Oliver Slater and Beatrice Wood explore what the SAU said and what happens next. The proposed subsidy Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI)... Read more

Local Government Reorganisation Paused: Where Does That Leave Councils?

8 September 2026

Government Announcement – 7 September 2026 The Government has today announced a pause and review of its local government reorganisation programme, following updated legal advice. Peter Collins explains what you need to know. Decisions affecting Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have been withdrawn, while proposals in a further 14 areas, as well as Cambridgeshire and... Read more

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Subsidy Control Case Law Update: October 2026

Proposed £67m Subsidy to Ryanair: What did the SAU Make of it and What’s Next?

Local Government Reorganisation Paused: Where Does That Leave Councils?