Insight
Social Housing Finance Conference 2024: the key messages
09/05/24
We attended yesterday’s Social Housing Finance Conference 2024. For all those unable to attend, we have summarised in this insight some of the key points to be aware of.
Insight
Impact of recent National Living Wage increases on salary sacrifice and net deduction arrangements
08/05/24
On 1 April 2024, the National Living Wage (NLW) increased to £11.44 per hour. As a consequence some workers who benefit from salary sacrifice or net deduction arrangements could now be paid less than the NLW.
Video
Step-by-Step to the Procurement Act: Pre-Launch stage
08/05/24
Episode 1 in our “step-by-step” video series, helping you to prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.
Insight
Regulator of Social Housing publishes new fee regime
08/05/24
The Regulator of Social Housing has now published the outcomes of the consultation on proposed changes to the way it charges fees to RPs and confirmed that the new fee regime will apply from 1 July 2024.
Video
Step-by-Step to the Procurement Act: Introduction
07/05/24
The “step-by-step” video series will help you prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.
Podcast
The Police (Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations Podcast
03/05/24
Welcome to Capsticks' latest podcast, where our expert legal team provide a summary of the new Police (Conduct)(Amendment) Regulations 2024 that come into force on 7 May 2024.
Insight
Housing Case Law – April 2024
24/04/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
Insight
Supreme Court: lack of protection from detriment for participating in industrial action is incompatible with the right to participate in a lawful strike
22/04/24
This long-running case considers whether employees engaging in strike action should be protected from potential disadvantage and prejudice by their employers.
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Procurement Act Update: second technical guidance
18/04/24
The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) is expected to come into force in October 2024. In preparation for this, a second tranche of technical guidance has been published by Cabinet Office.
Insight
The challenges facing local authorities in achieving Net Zero Targets
17/04/24
Local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver the net zero targets set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 which requires the UK by 2050 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Insight
Preparing for PFI expiry and transition
17/04/24
PFI (Private Finance Initiative) contract expiry will be resource intensive and a misalignment of interests and authority incentives creates potential for disputes. We set out some “top tips” and considerations for local government organisations.
Insight
The Future of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)
17/04/24
Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) were established to replace the nine regional development agencies responsible for promoting local economic development. From 1 April 2024 LEP functions have been transferred back to local authority responsibility.