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This case arises against the backdrop of the Grenfell Tower disaster and the Government’s focus on improving building safety, culminating in the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The judgment provides clear guidance on how liability is allocated between developers and consultants and the retrospective application of the BSA.

Landlords can no longer slip inflated commissions into insurance rent without specific provision in the lease allowing them to do so.

For many of us, informal communication via WhatsApp forms part of our everyday communication.  However, the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (Jaevee) v Mr Steve Fincham (trading as Fincham Demolition) (Mr Fincham) [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC) highlights that any messages concerning the instruction of works or services could be considered a construction contract and may have wider contractual implications than initially anticipated by the parties.  

As local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution continue to gather momentum, the Government has made it clear that it does not expect these reforms to result in the creation of new town or parish councils.

This paper is part of our Sustainability Insights series following the 2025 PING Conference on Sustainability - What must Pharma do now? - bringing you expert perspectives and practical takeaways from key discussions shaping the future of businesses looking to address the threats and opportunities of sustainability in the life sciences sector. Thanks to Hertfordshire Futures for their great support of PING yet again.

Women and Equalities Committee calls for urgent reforms to paternity and shared parental leave.