On 8 May 2024 the House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (the Committee) published a report entitled The Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing sector (the Report)

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.

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.

Episode 1 in our “step-by-step” video series, helping you to prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.

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.

The “step-by-step” video series will help you prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.

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.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

This long-running case considers whether employees engaging in strike action should be protected from potential disadvantage and prejudice by their employers.

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.

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.

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.