The first half of 2026 will see the Government further develop its policy and legislative agenda, most visibly through the King’s Speech, expected in May. Alongside this, there will be a major political moment at the May local elections.
With so much happening, it is vital to stay ahead of developments and track the key upcoming dates, events, and publications in each sector.
These Dods Political Intelligence lookaheads provide a comprehensive overview of the key Parliamentary and stakeholder milestones, events, and reports expected over the next six months, from January to June 2026.
Each lookahead includes an insightful commentary from our sector-dedicated consultants, identifying the most important dates and the wider developments expected within each sector.
To read our sector lookaheads, simply download them from the links below:
We have also produced lookaheads for:
- Culture, Media & Sport
- Defence, Foreign Affairs and International Development
- Economy and Financial Services
- Energy, Utilities and Net Zero
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Health, Social Care and Life Sciences
- Housing, Communities, Local Government and Faith
- International Trade
- Retail & Employment
- Transport and Infrastructure
- Welfare and Equalities
To access these additional lookaheads, please contact Dods Customer Service.