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Government pauses implementation of regulations on the interpretation of EU law

Friday, 04 October 2024

On 18 September 2024, the UK Government decided to delay a key provision of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REULA), which was set to alter how UK courts handle EU-derived laws.

Government pauses implementation of regulations on the interpretation of EU law
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EHRC updates technical guidance on sexual harassment

Friday, 04 October 2024

The EHRC has updated its technical guidance on sexual harassment in light of the forthcoming duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment (Preventative Duty).

EHRC updates technical guidance on sexual harassment
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Upper Tribunal signals increase in rents for rural telecoms sites

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

In EE and H3G v AP Wireless II UK Limited, the Upper Tribunal has reassessed the tone of rents for rural telecommunications sites.

Upper Tribunal signals increase in rents for rural telecoms sites
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court rules on employment status of part-time football referees

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment in a long-running employment status case involving part-time football referees. The judgment offers clarity for employers, particularly in cases involving mutuality of obligation and control.

Supreme Court rules on employment status of part-time football referees
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Bristol Practice Management Conference - key takeaways

Thursday, 26 September 2024

On 12 September we welcomed Partners and Practice Managers from across England to our 2024 Practice Management Conference at We The Curious in Bristol. Here are the key takeaways from the discussions.

Bristol Practice Management Conference - key takeaways
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

CQC SAF: change is the only constant

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Just as providers were getting to grips with the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) new Single Assessment Framework (SAF), Dr Penny Dash's interim report into the effectiveness of the CQC was published.

CQC SAF: change is the only constant
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court publishes update on its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

As we mark National Inclusion Week, employers may wish to reflect on their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Supreme Court publishes update on its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Child arrangement orders: the importance of a child's wishes and feelings

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Court's position on respecting a child's wishes and feelings when they are aged 16 or over and have additional needs, has been reaffirmed.

Child arrangement orders: the importance of a child's wishes and feelings
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Education Policy update for Academies and Maintained Schools

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Government started the new school year with an announcement about changes to the Ofsted grading system. From 2 September 2024 all schools in England will no longer receive Ofsted single headline grades.

Education Policy update for Academies and Maintained Schools
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Did adjective apply to the whole list or just the first item? Court of Appeal gives ruling

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Sometimes, parties to contracts look back at the wording they used and wish they would have been clearer.

Did adjective apply to the whole list or just the first item? Court of Appeal gives ruling
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Digital dose: using social media and online platforms to market and sell medicines and medical products

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Recent attention has focused on the relationship between social media and medical products, as healthcare professionals noted an increase in influencers marketing unlicensed versions of the weight loss drug, semaglutide (branded as Ozempic and Wegovy).

Digital dose: using social media and online platforms to market and sell medicines and medical products
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Key Deadlines for the Windsor Framework: what you need to know about medicine regulations

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) are required to take specific actions regarding their product licenses in Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB) by 30 September 2024 to avoid potential regulatory complications.

Key Deadlines for the Windsor Framework: what you need to know about medicine regulations by 1 Jan 2025 (and 30 September 2024)
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and re-hire plans

Friday, 20 September 2024

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot use fire and rehire tactics to strip employees of their contractual right to permanent retained pay.

Supreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and re-hire plans
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Low Pay Commission confirms approach to extended remit

Friday, 20 September 2024

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) advises the Government on the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. A new policy paper sheds light on the potential pay rates that could take effect from April 2025.

Low Pay Commission confirms approach to extended remit
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout: what you need to know

Friday, 20 September 2024

As part of its strategy to digitise and modernise the UK's border control systems, the Government is rolling out an ETA scheme which will require millions of visitors to the UK each year to obtain authorisation before travelling here.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout: what you need to know
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