Insight
The Devolution White Paper explained - Part 2
19/12/24
To recap, various methods of deepening devolution have been proposed by the government.
Insight
The Devolution White Paper explained - Part 1
19/12/24
Various methods of deepening devolution are proposed by the government and represent matters which, subject to consultation, the government plans to incorporate within an English Devolution Bill, which is expected in 2025.
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The Devolution White Paper – what does it mean for Local Authorities?
16/12/24
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published The Devolution White Paper (the White Paper) today.
Insight
Remediation Acceleration Plan: key implications for Registered Providers and developers
16/12/24
On 2 December 2024, the Government introduced the "Remediation Acceleration Plan" outlining a set of measures aimed at speeding up the remediation of buildings with unsafe cladding, particularly high-rise properties.
Insight
The new NPPF and the effect on delivering social housing
13/12/24
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. This insight will focus on some of the specific changes that would affect delivering affordable and social housing.
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Supreme Court: trade union entitled to enforce check-off arrangements in its members’ employment contracts
11/12/24
Supreme Court that significantly clarifies the correct interpretation of Section 1 of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
Insight
Delayed discharge - a significant issue for NHS Trusts
10/12/24
Delayed discharge remains a significant issue for NHS Trusts. The latest data showed that in May 2024 over 12,000 people were in hospital in England who no longer needed to be there.
Podcast
Disclosure obligations under MHPS - what should be disclosed to a doctor and when | MHPS Podcast Episode 2
06/12/24
Laura and Mark outline the what, when and why of disclosure obligations in an MHPS process. They will consider how this applies in a number of scenarios and offer practical tips for anyone having to contend with disclosure obligations in an MHPS process.
Insight
Consultation opens on the government’s proposals to regulate NHS managers
29/11/24
On 26 November 2024, the Secretary of State for the DHSC, Wes Streeting, announced the launch of a consultation (Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers).
Insight
The Ariyo v London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council Case
28/11/24
In the case of Ariyo v London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council [2024] the Court of Appeal addressed the nuances of interpreting planning permissions and the implications of noise management in a residential context.
Insight
Contractor insolvency - time to rethink risk?
27/11/24
Insolvency is an inevitable risk in construction projects, and the published figures make for worrying reading.
Insight
Key takeaways from the Social Housing Annual Conference 2024
22/11/24
Whilst Angela Rayner’s rousing speech at the end of the day caught most of the headlines, we set out some important key takeaways that you don’t want to miss.