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The High Court’s decision in Epping Forest DC v Somani Hotels: what it means for commercial property owners and why planning control matters
29 Jan 2026Planning control sits at the heart of how property can be used. The definition of 'development' under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 includes any material change of use of land or buildings. Where changes are made without consent, the use may become unlawful, exposing owners to enforcement action with serious consequences.
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Permission in principle overview
29 Jan 2026A permission in principle is a relatively new concept (introduced by the Housing and Planning Act 2016) and provides an alternative way of obtaining planning permission for housing-led development which separates the principle of development from the technical detail.
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Avoid penalties, protect your registration: Understanding the new profit cap & oversight regime for children's social care providers
29 Jan 2026As the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) moves closer to royal assent, children’s social care providers are preparing for one of the most significant regulatory shifts in recent years. Two areas in particular that demand attention are the proposed profit cap and the new provider oversight regime. Both measures signal a clear intention from government to tighten control, increase transparency, and drive-up standards across the sector.
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Supporting innovation, increasing transparency and prioritising efficiency - what to expect from the UK's new clinical trials regulatory framework
29 Jan 2026In its recent press release, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) reported a sharp increase in clinical trial activity in 2025. The UK regulator hopes this growth will continue into 2026 as reforms are brought in to speed-up and scale-up innovative research in support of the government's Life Sciences Sector Plan. We discuss what to expect from the new regulatory framework.
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MHRA pro-innovation vision points to bright life sciences future for UK
29 Jan 2026After a challenging decade, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has more than turned the corner and is ready to lead the world, for the good of UK life sciences and patients.
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How lifetime gifts can cause problems on a future estate administration - double portions
29 Jan 2026Lifetime gifts can sometimes affect how an estate is divided after death, particularly where the presumption against double portions applies and the parent’s intentions are unclear.
