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2021 saw several changes to Permitted Development Rights for universities in England. These allow universities to carry out certain types of development without needing full planning permission. Instead they can use a faster process called prior approval.

New materials might seem safe but, in the absence of positive, detailed evidence of safety, it is best to assume they might not be. Here are some compliance areas you could find beneficial to add to your project compliance checklist.

Where food provision is outsourced, your University wants to be comfortable that you have the contractual levers in place to make sure that delivery by your caterer meets your, and your students' expectations.

New procurement rules take effect soon – here’s what contracting authorities need to know about the National Procurement Policy Statement and latest guidance updates.

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended that the Government review the entitlement of sleep-in shift workers to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as part of the proposed Fair Pay Agreement for the social care sector.

The Government has confirmed that it will proceed with banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the higher education sector for cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, and harassment.