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Whistleblowing: Big questions; Potentially bigger changes
The Government has launched the most comprehensive review [consultation] of the UK whistleblowing framework since the introduction of the...
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Autumn Budget 2026: Devolution, devolution
Wednesday 28 October 2026 marked the first Budget of the Burnham Government with John Healey as Chancellor. Amongst the range of...
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Biodiversity net gain: 3 key updates
We have been awash with planning updates as of late, from the revised NPPF and the National Scheme of Delegation to the latest...
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: Government confirms timetable for new service charge regime
The government has now taken the next step in implementing the service charge and administration charge reforms introduced by the...
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Subscription Contract Rules: Where are we now?
Following our 19 August update on consumer subscription contracts, the draft Consumer Subscription Contracts Regulations 2026 (SCRs) and...
Fair dismissals: should HR be involved?
With 1 January 2027 looming large, the need for fair dismissals is keener than ever. A recent case of Shing v University of the Arts...
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FOIA to apply to Tenant Management Organisations from April 2027
The Government has announced its intention to make Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs) acting on behalf of local authorities providing...
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The new Information Sharing Duty to safeguard children: when should we share our information?
Practitioners working with children have always been careful to keep safeguarding information confidential and not share it unless...
Government announces further protection for leaseholders
The Government has announced a further package of leasehold reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protections and increasing oversight...
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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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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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