Insight
Out of hours applications can help landlords resolve urgent tenancy issues
09/11/21
For emergency situations in housing management, the court service is available year-round, although the making of an application isn’t always straightforward or its outcome certain. We share an example of how to make a successful out of hours application.
Insight
What landlords need to know about the end of the temporary arrangements for possession proceedings
05/11/21
The “Overall Arrangements for Possession Proceedings” came to an end on 1 November 2021. We set out the current position and suggest practical guidance on how you can apply this to your possession cases.
Insight
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) Update
03/11/21
What can Primary Care Networks (PCNs) expect from the updated Network Contract DES? We set out the four main changes that came into force on 1 October 2021.
Insight
Integrated care boards: Delegation of functions and governance arrangements
02/11/21
We look at what arrangements will be available for the delegation of integrated care board (ICB) functions, and key considerations for those tasked with developing the governance arrangements for emerging ICBs.
Insight
NHS Provider Selection Regime: How will the procurement of healthcare services change?
28/10/21
Following a consultation on the new NHS Provider Selection Regime, read more on how healthcare services might be procured in future and how Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) can start preparing for the new regulations and guidance.
Insight
Autumn Budget 2021: What does it mean for housing providers?
27/10/21
The Government’s focus in today’s Budget was on post-Covid recovery, with an emphasis on the long-term future to “level up” the country. Although a property-light budget, a series of key spending initiatives were unveiled for the housing sector.
Blog
Autumn Budget 2021: Predictions for the UK housing sector
26/10/21
Ahead of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second budget of the year, partner Susie Rogers shares her predictions for the UK housing sector.
Insight
EAT determines right to pay during suspension for zero hours and casual workers
22/10/21
The EAT has recently held that a bank worker was not entitled to receive pay whilst suspended from the bank pending investigation. Find out what the decision means for your bank worker arrangements and how to protect your organisation from similar claims.
In the News
Housing Case Law - October 2021
21/10/21
Read our monthly housing case law update, which includes recent cases from courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the #ukhousing sector.
Alert
Social Housing Relief for 100% affordable schemes: the latest update from the Courts
19/10/21
The High Court’s judgment considers the way that Social Housing CIL relief for a development with 100% affordable housing interacts with a Section 106 Agreement that secures a policy-compliant amount of affordable housing.
Insight
Court of Appeal provides guidance for cases where sexual motivation is alleged
18/10/21
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court decision which quashed the Medical Practitioners Tribunal’s (MPT) determination that the conduct of the doctor in question was not sexually motivated. Hannah Pilkington explores the two judgments in more detail.
Insight
General Medical Council successfully appeals against suspension on basis that it was insufficient to protect the public
18/10/21
The Court held that a doctor’s personal dishonesty in knowingly practising in breach of conditions was not, however reprehensible, the primary mischief. Rather, the risk to the public lay in the deliberate regulatory breach.