The recent announcement of the formation of a multi-university group by the universities of Kent and Greenwich is not just a hugely significant step for those institutions, it could be the start of a once-in-a-generation period of change for the sector.

The Office of the School's Adjudicator's (OSA) annual report provides admission authorities with a timely reminder to check their admission arrangements ahead of the statutory consultation window opening on 1 October. 

This is a question a lot of Conveyancers will be asked at this time of year. Christmas is still a popular time for people to choose to move house, but for some, this was not their choice - unexpected delays have led to a Christmas completion.

Climate change is reshaping the property market. Increasingly frequent flooding, storms, heatwaves, and coastal erosion are already affecting properties across the UK. The Environment Agency estimates that one in four properties in England could face flood risk by 2050.

These risks go beyond environmental concerns: they create significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for investors, developers, and occupiers. The Law Society now advises solicitors to treat climate risk as a core element of due diligence in property transactions.