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The King’s speech – High on pomp but low on HR practicalities
Yesterday's King’s Speech came after an election where big promises were made and an even bigger majority won. The State Opening of...
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Key considerations when acquiring a children's nursery
Following the introduction of funded childcare spaces for working parents and the influx of parents looking for childcare spaces for...
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Care Act duties and care home closures
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (the Ombudsman) has found Wokingham Borough Council (the council) at fault for how it...
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Labour government to announce decisive and swift reform of the NPPF early next week
Prior to its election as the majority party in the House of Commons, the Labour Party made notable pledges to reform the inefficiencies...
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Amendments to Class Q permitted development rights
Changes have been made to Class Q of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) allowing permitted development...
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Law Commission opens consultation on contempt of court proceedings
The Law Commission has begun consultation on reform of the law on Contempt of Court. The deadline to respond is 8 November 2024. The...
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The King's speech and the Government’s planning agenda
The King delivered his speech in the House of Lords on Wednesday setting out the Government’s agenda for the next parliament. At the...
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Four-day work week trial - An enhancement to recruitment and retention?
South Cambridgeshire District Council have shared information from independent reports on their four-day work week trial. It makes a...
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Small claims mandatory mediation pilot - Will it fly?
As of 22 May 2024, mandatory mediation has been introduced for certain cases allocated to the small claims track where the only remedy...
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