ISSUES

Issues and priorities

The political and policy landscape around Northstar Group plc.

Active issues6Across current prioritiesHigh or critical risk1Needs closer attentionMoving2Trend is changingDecisions4Waiting on judgement
ACTIVE PORTFOLIO

Where attention is concentrated

Open an issue for its position, work, calendar and Alex activity.

Cyber Security & Resilience

The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill is in Lords Committee stage, with further sittings scheduled from 1 September 2026. It would amend the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 and introduce provisions concerning the security and resilience of systems used for essential activities.

Medium
Rising
Ask Legal and Cyber Security to confirm scope, obligations and the relevant amendment text before we develop a policy view.7 open work

Skills & Apprenticeships

Increase flexibility and value from employer skills investment.

Medium
Stable
Ask HR and Operations for workforce priorities, apprenticeship activity and levy-use constraints against the reform themes.3 open work · 27 Oct next

Planning Reform

Secure reforms that simplify infrastructure consenting, set clearer decision timetables and remove duplicated evidence requirements, while preserving proportionate environmental and community safeguards.

Medium
Stable
Ask Legal and Operations to review the three Directions against live fibre and mast projects.5 open work

Net Zero & Energy

Support a practical transition that enables investment and affordability.

Medium
Stable
Obtain the full DESNZ consultation and open letter, then ask Finance, Operations and Infrastructure to confirm exposure.5 open work · 22 Oct next

Employment Rights Reform

Shape implementation so worker protection and operational flexibility remain balanced.

High
Rising
HR, Operations, Finance and Legal should provide the outstanding evidence and confirm preferred parameter choices urgently, so Public Affairs can.4 open work · 26 Oct next

Business Tax

Maintain a stable environment for long-term UK investment.

Medium
Stable
Prepare for material fiscal policy changes.1 open work · 11 Oct next