Publication of the government’s policy paper on the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, the Civil Justice Council’s Final Report on Litigation Funding, the UK Stewardship Code 2026 and the Data (Use and Access) Act are all likely to be of interest to in-house lawyers. Consultations on climate-related transition plan requirements and UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, both with a closing date of 17 September 2025, are also noteworthy. Read more [subscription required].