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Read our latest blogs, covering a range of hot topics and legal issues affecting you in your sectors.
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Local authority data management: why a pause in LGR is an opportunity
The announcement earlier this month around the pausing of local government reorganisation (LGR) was a surprise to many local authorities,...
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Worker Status; the Government launches a consultation
The Government seems to be behaving like I do when my favourite sportswear supplier launches its online sale: digitally grabbing as much...
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Red letter dates for housing management this Autumn!
In the world of housing management and litigation, there continues to be considerable change ahead in the run-up to Christmas. If you are...
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Extended Right to Work liability is here: act now to reduce your organisation’s exposure to civil penalties
From 1 October 2026, the UK's Right to Work regime expanded significantly under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025....
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Revocation of sponsorship licences; don’t let it happen to your organisation
It’s no news that the social care sector in the UK is reliant on sponsored workers; rough estimates show that well over 150,000 care...
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Renters’ Rights Act reforms – new regulations paving the way for the introduction of a mandatory redress scheme for private landlords
Following recent announcements relating to the private rented sector (PRS) landlord registration service, the Government has now turned...
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New school year round up
Here’s a reminder of some changes for this academic year: Mandated uniform Primary schools can only mandate three pieces of branded...
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A record year for whistleblowing: Why charity culture matters more than ever
The latest whistleblowing report from the Charity Commission (the Commission) provides an important insight into the challenges facing...
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New ASB guidance published: what housing providers need to know
The Home Office has now published revised statutory guidance for frontline professionals ready for the implementation of the Crime and...
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It is a matter of perspective
This is a really interesting article by the BBC which deals with children being taken into care as infants and their subsequent adoption....
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Looking beyond traditional borrowing structures
Housing associations across the UK face a huge challenge when it comes to long-term investments. Whilst facing mounting pressure to...
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New local authority powers of nomination
On 28 September, the Government announced its intention to give local authorities new powers to refer homeless households to private...
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