According to Crisis' Homelessness Monitor Wales 2025, in the three years to July 2024, estimated levels of rough sleeping in Wales rose by 86%.

The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 have been introduced by the Department of Environment to regulate the disposal of site waste - and doing so with an emphasis on creating a recorded and auditable process for the proper, disposal of waste.

That creates a conundrum however. One of the factors a court must take into account when deciding whether a legacy under a will is "reasonable" for the purposes of an Inheritance Act...

On 4 November 2025, the High Court's much-awaited judgment was handed down in Getty Images (US) Inc & Ors v Stability AI Limited [2025] EWHC 2863 (Ch)...

A single clause buried in the English Devolution Bill could fundamentally reshape the UK commercial property landscape – with profound implications for landlords, tenants, and investors nationwide.

School leaders are facing an unprecedented surge in parental complaints, with 90% reporting that parents escalate to formal stages more quickly than before and nearly half approaching breaking point. This comprehensive guide reveals the six distinct types of complainants schools encounter and provides practical frameworks for managing each effectively, from swift informal resolution to handling persistent or AI-enhanced complaints that threaten to overwhelm leadership capacity.

With more families seeking guidance, schools are looking for effective ways to manage deferred or delayed entry, part-time attendance, and admissions outside the normal age group.

The Thirlwall Inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes reveals critical safeguarding failures that extend far beyond the NHS. Local authorities, as statutory safeguarding partners, must examine how the inquiry's findings on evidential thresholds, LADO referrals, and organisational culture apply to their own partnership arrangements and take concrete action to strengthen child protection across all sectors.

On 22 October 2025, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in this case which concerned the application of the Habitats Regulations 2017 to Ramsar Sites and the stage...

Recent news of the planned merger of the universities of Greenwich and Kent into a "super-university" provides a good opportunity to reflect on what can be learned from other "mergers" or reorganisations...

The decision by a Swedish court to convict Frederik Neij, Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, Carl Lundstrom and Peter Sunde of assisting making available copyrighted content" is potentially significant, but caution needs to shown in immediately suggesting it will have wider effect.

In the age of AI, insurers are encouraged to anticipate AI risks and ensure their wordings are explicit as to the cover they give (or not, as the case may be).

As we enter a new academic year there's lots that schools and trusts need to do to prepare. That's why we've brought together a range of support, guidance and tools to help you handle everything...

From WhatsApp messages that accidentally create binding obligations, commonly used phrases having more meaning than may be appreciated and legislative changes affecting NDAs...

For those managing retail property portfolios that include residential units – whether they're flats above high street shops, apartments within shopping centres, or mixed-use developments...

Silent artificial intelligence ("silent AI"), refers to the risk posed to insurers of issuing policies that do not explicitly state whether AI risks are covered or not.

September brings significant changes to the legal framework governing inclusion bases in schools. Two key documents published in 2026 reshape how schools must operate these provisions, introducing new statutory requirements for off-site directions, mandatory review processes, and clear expectations around reintegration planning. Schools and academy trusts need to understand what has changed and ensure their documentation and service level agreements are compliant before the autumn term begins.

The new academic year brings updated safeguarding guidance, statutory duties, and fresh challenges for school and trust leaders. From revised attendance requirements and exclusions frameworks to Martyn's Law compliance and inclusion strategies, discover the essential policies, training, and tools you need to navigate this term's regulatory landscape with confidence.

To meet the needs of an ageing population, the range of later living housing options continues to expand.

Autumn 2025 has brought significant regulatory changes for charities in England and Wales. Three major publications require trustees' attention: the revised Code of Fundraising Practice (now in force)...