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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Reforms Consultation: restoring and mandating the standard method for assessing housing need
17/09/24
This insight focuses on the proposed new standard method of assessing housing need for local authorities.
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Renters’ Rights Bill – the time may have finally arrived to wave goodbye to Assured Shorthold Tenancies
13/09/24
The Government has now published its Renters’ Rights Bill (the Bill), setting out its proposed reforms to housing law in England. The Bill is similar to the previous Renters (Reform) Bill, put forward under the Conservative government, but does differ.
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Supreme Court re-instates the High Court injunction preventing Tesco employees from being ‘fired and rehired’
13/09/24
In Tesco v USDAW and others, the Supreme Court held that the Court of Appeal was wrong to overturn the High Court’s decision to impose a permanent injunction against Tesco to prevent it from ‘firing and rehiring’ a group of staff.
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Step-by-Step to the Procurement Act: excluding suppliers
12/09/24
Episode 5 in our “step-by-step” video series, helping you to prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.
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Delivering the Golden Thread: guidance for Dutyholders and Accountable Persons of high-risk buildings
12/09/24
The Construction Leadership Council has issued essential guidance on the golden thread, aimed at those involved in the design, construction, and management of higher-risk buildings.
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What your RP needs to know about mergers
09/09/24
Our ongoing merger video series provides food for thought for RPs considering a merger.
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2: further building safety legislation reform is on the horizon
06/09/24
On 4 September 2024 the Grenfell Tower Inquiry released phase 2 of its report which was followed by an additional statement from Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government the next day.
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Dagenham fire and unsafe cladding: increased enforcement actions expected from fire authorities
02/09/24
Enforcing authorities are facing increased scrutiny as another residential building, clad in unsafe materials, caught fire just a week before the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry is due to be published.
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Housing Case Law: August 2024
22/08/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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New Homes Warranties: when does the ‘clock’ start ticking for insolvency claims?
15/08/24
The recent judgement in Peabody Trust v National House-Building Council [2024] EWHC 2063 (TCC) highlights the important distinction on when the “clock” starts ticking when bringing a claim under the Limitation Act.
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Angela Rayner’s letter to local government leaders – the Government’s home building plan
09/08/24
On 30 July 2024 Angela Rayner MP wrote to Metro Mayors and Local Authorities (LAs) about the Government’s home building plan. ​In this insight we outline the principal elements of the plan.