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Government proposes ban on upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases (1)
11 Jul 2025On 10 July 2025, the Government published the first reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The Bill is intended to transfer power out of Westminster by devolving more powers to local government by making changes to democratic processes and funding streams.
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Merger Watch summary (June 2025)
07 Jul 2025Merger and acquisition activity in the independent schools sector has surged in 2024/25, marking an exceptional year.
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Keeping children safe in education – 2025 update expected soon
07 Jul 2025The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that the updated Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 will be published next month, and will come into force on 1 September 2025.
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Working with pupil recruitment agents: new requirement to comply with the 'Agent Quality Framework'
07 Jul 2025Home Office guidance for sponsors is to be updated on 1 September, requiring holders of student sponsor licences who use agents to recruit international students to be signed up to the Agent Quality Framework.
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The Employment Rights Bill: implementation timeline for major changes confirmed
07 Jul 2025The Government has confirmed when the major changes will take effect, with phased implementation running into 2027. Independent schools now have a valuable opportunity to plan ahead.
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'Material change' for Independent Schools - a reset of the relationship with the Equality Act as more schools become co-educational?
07 Jul 2025Amidst a backdrop of consolidation in the independent schools' market - and with increased numbers of co-educational independent schools - the Department for Education (DfE) has recently updated its non-statutory guidance for independent schools.
