Insight
What to expect: Government consultation on proposals for the reform of fire and rescue services
22/07/22
A consultation exercise is underway covering a package of proposals for the reform of fire and rescue services. Find out how the proposed reform could affect you and what FRS can do to prepare for proposed changes to employment, leadership and governance.
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Housing Case Law - July/August 2022
20/07/22
Read our monthly housing case law update, summarising the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update, so you can devote more time to supporting your tenants.
Insight
How the Rent Arrears Arbitration Scheme can help commercial landlords recover outstanding rent payments
19/07/22
There is a legally binding arbitration process through which commercial landlords and tenants can resolve outstanding rent debts which have accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how the process works and if you can benefit from it.
Insight
Chief Coroner removes entitlement to conduct remote hearings and introduces power to hold inquests in writing
15/07/22
The Chief Coroner has published new guidance in respect of remote hearings (Guidance no. 42) and inquests in writing and rule 23 evidence (Guidance no. 29). We explore the changes and how they will impact your own proceedings in this insight.
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Withdrawal of the NHS COVID-19 workforce guidance – further update for employers
12/07/22
Following the withdrawal of the staff terms and conditions section of the COVID-19 workforce guidance, the NHS Staff Council has issued guidance on managing the transition of staff back to contractual sick pay arrangements, and any new COVID-19 cases.
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Clinical Law Insight: Summer 2022
12/07/22
We cover the latest on the Covid-19 Inquiry, recommendations from the Ockenden report and NHS Resolution's thematic reviews of clinical negligence claims in emergency medicine, diabetes and lower limb complications, plus an analysis of anaesthesia claims.
Podcast
Procurement Bill podcast: Episode 6 - Who and what?
08/07/22
Our podcast series helps you navigate changes under the upcoming Procurement Bill. In episode 6, Mary and Kat discuss the "who" and the "what" under the procurement bill, looking at the definitions of contracting authorities and public contracts.
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Covid-19 Public Inquiry formally established and Terms of Reference finalised
06/07/22
On 28 June, the Prime Minister set the Terms of Reference of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which means that the Inquiry has been formally established under the Inquiries Act 2005. Find out the key changes, topics and next step for the Inquiry in our insight.
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Government to withdraw key sections of the NHS COVID-19 workforce guidance
06/07/22
The Government has announced that it will be withdrawing the staff terms and conditions section of the COVID-19 workforce guidance in England with effect from 7 July 2022. We summarise the changes and their potential impact below.
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The GM2030 report – which role will local housing providers play?
05/07/22
By 2030, Greater Manchester aims to become a place of innovation, reach its net zero targets and create highly skilled jobs for people to come and live in the region. Learn more about the key proposals impacting on housing and regeneration in our insight.
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Government plans to allow the use of agency workers during strike action and increase damage awards for unlawfulness
04/07/22
The Government has responded to the strike action taken by rail workers, and the threat of industrial action in other sectors, with proposals to amend and repeal some long standing legislation. Find out about the changes and their impact on employers.
Insight
Insurance review: Summer 2022
04/07/22
From the changing landscape of vicarious liability to reforming clinical negligence in the NHS and a consultation on fixed recoverable costs amongst other topics, we analyse what these developments will mean for insurers.