The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero recently announced the launch of a new funding initiative, the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, aimed at improving the energy performance and heating systems of low-income households in England.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) announced the Nature Towns and Cities Initiative on 2 October 2024, set up by the NLHF, the National Trust and Natural England, in close collaboration with other partners.

The Charity Commission has released updated guidance for local authorities who are acting as corporate trustee of a charity.

In the case of Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024], the Court of Appeal has upheld a contractor’s legal right to terminate a JCT form of building contract for repeated specified defaults by an employer.

In this insight we consider if – and how – the decision in The London Borough of Tower Hamlets v Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House [2024] UKUT 193 (LC) might be applied elsewhere.

This insight focuses on the proposed new standard method of assessing housing need for local authorities.

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.

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.

In the recent judicial review case, the High Court found in favour of Birmingham City Council regarding the Government’s decision to withdraw support from the Council in respect of its highways PFI scheme.

The judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP was delivered by the Supreme Court on 9 July 2024. This insight discusses the ramifications of the judgment, and the subsequent considerations for beneficiaries of collateral warranties.

The Government has published proposed reforms to the NPPF and is seeking public input on these changes. The proposal seeks to undo a number of changes made to the NPPF in December 2023 to streamline the planning process.

The Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest consumer regulation review. In this insights we outlines the four most important themes coming out of the review.