Homes England has launched the Section 106 Affordable Housing Clearing Service, a register connecting housebuilders, local authorities, and registered providers to address challenges in delivering affordable housing. The service aims to increase visibility, facilitate partnerships, and enhance housing delivery across England.

The Gallagher v. McKinnon case reaffirms the protections of "protected conversations" in employment disputes, emphasizing limits on improper behavior while clarifying permissible employer practices under the Acas Code.

The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces a "failure to prevent fraud" offence, effective from September 2025. Businesses must implement reasonable procedures to mitigate fraud risks or face severe penalties.

On 19 December 2024, the scope of the Energy Ombudsman's remit expanded to include small businesses, a welcome move in a time when energy costs and billing...

When a company does not have enough assets to meet its debts, or is unable to pay its debts when they fall due, its directors may decide to place the company into administration.

The Commercial Court, led by Mr Justice Foxton, today gave judgment in favour of various JP Morgan Chase entities ("JP Morgan") in their challenge to block Russia's VTB Bank ("VTB") from pursuing claims of $156 million against them in Russia which they argued were designed to circumvent the UK sanctions regime.

The Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO") has fined genetic testing giant 23andMe £2.31 million, citing "inadequate security measures" that led to a cyberattack in 2023...

The last few years has seen a spate of Employment Tribunal claims assessing whether certain philosophical beliefs are capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010.

The House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government committee (HCLG) has written to the Angela Raynor (Secretary of State)...

The First-tier Tribunal ("FTT") recently arrived at its decision in respect of a Remediation Order (RO) pursuant to section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 ("BSA 2022")...

The recent fire which broke out at the North Hyde substation (SST) in Hayes, west London received significant publicity over the resulting blackout at Heathrow airport...

The 2024 Flagship Building Safety Conference focused on practical compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. Key takeaways included Gateway application requirements, Safety Case Report guidelines, collaboration, competency assessments, contract changes, and upcoming public procurement reforms effective February 2025.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the NHF Governance Conference 2025. Despite battling cancelled trains (my ongoing nemesis!)...

On Wednesday 25 June, we held an informative Breakfast Briefing on the Crime and Policing Bill ("The Bill") chaired by Rebecca Brady and Charlotte Knight.

Most people know someone who has withheld information in their C.V. or job application that they'd rather not have to explain to a future employer, and equally most people might think...

Last week saw the issue of further PFI guidance from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (the IPA) entitled "Navigating the risks of PFI project distress".

On 20 February 2025, the Government opened the Supported Housing Regulation Consultation (the Consultation) which seeks views on the implementation of measures in the Act.

Araft of legislative changes have been taking place to contribute to the fight against fraud.

Key employment law changes in 2025 include the introduction of neonatal care leave, expansion of equal pay laws, a statutory code on dismissal, AI in the workplace, and the Employment Rights Bill. Additionally, statutory pay rates will rise, with significant increases to minimum wage.

Litigation funding, where third parties fund claims in return for a fee, has grown significantly in the past decade particularly relating to class action lawsuits, commercial disputes and personal injury cases.