Insight
The CMA announces a market study into housebuilding in England, Scotland and Wales
10/03/23
In this insight we discuss what the housebuilding market study is and what its potential outcomes are.
Insight
New Selection Questionnaire for public procurement processes to be implemented by 1 April
10/03/23
On 9 March, Procurement Policy Note 03/23 was published which includes a new Standard Selection Questionnaire (“SQ”) that contracting authorities should use (from 1 April 2023 at the latest) and more statutory guidance on the selection stage.
Insight
2023-24 changes to the GP contract
10/03/23
Earlier this week, NHS England announced various changes to the 2023/24 GP contract. We have summarised six of the key areas of change.
Podcast
Covid-19 Inquiry Podcast – Key takeaways from the Module 3 preliminary hearing
07/03/23
Welcome to our latest podcast where our legal team provide first response perspectives of the preliminary hearing for Module 3 of the Covid Inquiry which took place on 28th February 2023.
Insight
Protecting staff – a health and safety perspective
06/03/23
Following a recent webinar on statutory compliance for GP practices, we consider another aspect: providing a safe environment for staff.
Insight
Procurement Case Law: Winter 2022/23
28/02/23
In this latest insight our in-house procurement experts offer a snapshot of four recent procurement cases and note valuable lessons for contracting authorities and bidders.
Insight
Housing Case Law - February 2023
23/02/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update, so you can devote more time to supporting your tenants.
Insight
Update on the NHS Provider Selection Regime – continuing uncertainty over timescales for implementation
20/02/23
The latest update from NHS England suggests that the NHS Provider Selection Regime may come into force at some point in 2023. We reflect on what this means for healthcare service contracts that will need awarding prior to the new regime coming into force.
Insight
Costs shakeup for defendants
15/02/23
It has been confirmed that for cases issued on or after 6 April 2023, a defendant will be able to enforce costs up to “the aggregate amount in money terms of any orders for or agreements to pay or settle a claim for, damages, costs and interest”.
Insight
Updating your partnership deed – when, why and how
13/02/23
We outline when and why do GP practices need to update their partnership documents, and top tips on how this can be achieved efficiently.
Insight
Health and Justice Insight: Winter 2022/2023
03/02/23
Our Health and Justice insights focuses on the latest legal updates, statistics and good news stories across the health and justice space, complete with commentary from our specialist in-house team.
Insight
Covid-19 public inquiry: private hospitals may face requests for statements and documents
02/02/23
Module 3 of the public inquiry has a healthcare focus and includes use of the private sector during the pandemic. A virtual and streamed preliminary hearing is scheduled for 28 February 2023.