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What does national planning policy say about digital infrastructure?

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The NPPF was updated on 12 December 2024 by the Labour Government to refresh and strengthen the polices relating to the modern economy.

What does national planning policy say about digital infrastructure?

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The Government is demonstrating its commitment to AI with changes to planning policy

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

In the last few months, it has become clear that the Labour Government has put developing the UK's artificial intelligence offering at the forefront of its agenda.

The Government is demonstrating its commitment to AI with changes to planning policy

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New charity investment governance principles guide

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The Charity Finance Group has worked with key industry groups to publish new Charity Investment Governance Principles (the Principles).

New charity investment governance principles guide

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Leases - key points for charity tenants to consider

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

There are several considerations that charities must keep in mind when entering into a new lease as a tenant. Charity trustees and managers should ensure that all necessary steps have been taken before approving a lease.

Leases - key points for charity tenants to consider

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You've probably read about what the case of Mond v Charity Commission for England and Wales was about. Well here is what it wasn't about.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

You sometimes read about concerns in the science community about the under-reporting of null results. Discovering what is tends to grab more attention than discovering what isn't. However, understanding what isn’t the case can be just as valuable.

You've probably read about what the case of Mond v Charity Commission for England and Wales was about. Well here is what it wasn't about.

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More changes are afoot for charitable companies: is your charity ready for the new Companies House ID verification requirements?

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The recent introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has given Companies House stronger powers to ensure the data held by the registrar is accurate and to improve the integrity of the register of companies.

More changes are afoot for charitable companies: is your charity ready for the new Companies House ID verification requirements?

The Renters Rights Bill: What it means for tenants and landlords

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Major reforms set to transform the private rental sector in 2025.

The Renters Rights Bill: What it means for tenants and landlords

You've separated, and now you've reconciled. What now?

Thursday, 13 March 2025

How does reconciliation impact divorce proceedings, and how you can protect yourself if the relationship breaks down again?

You've separated, and now you've reconciled. What now?

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests

Thursday, 13 March 2025

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on how tribunals should assess worker status in contrast to employment status.

EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests

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Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies

Thursday, 13 March 2025

On 4 March 2025, HM Treasury published the Government's response to its consultation on tackling non-compliance with employment rights and tax obligations by umbrella companies.

Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies

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The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Following the publication last week of government-backed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, an updated amendment paper has now been published.

The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published

Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims

Thursday, 13 March 2025

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an employment tribunal is not obliged to identify and determine claims that have not been pleaded or included in the agreed list of issues, even where the claimant is a litigant in person.

Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Increase in UKVI compliance activity - how can you protect your school's Student Sponsor Licence?

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Recently published Home Office figures show sharp increase in UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) taking action to revoke Student Sponsor Licences in recent months.

Increase in UKVI compliance activity - how can you protect your school's Student Sponsor Licence?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout

Friday, 07 March 2025

The introduction of statutory neonatal care leave and pay is moving forward, with additional regulations made on 24 February 2025 to clarify key aspects of the new right.

Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout

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Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm

Friday, 07 March 2025

A law firm unlawfully discriminated against a partner by refusing to delay his retirement. The case highlights the need for employers to carefully consider the justification and proportionality of compulsory retirement policies.

Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm

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