Zero hours contracts, lacking guaranteed hours, have evolved amid concerns over worker exploitation. Recent reforms and Labour's pledge to ban "exploitative" contracts aim to enhance job security and predictability for affected workers.

The First Homes scheme is part of the Government's commitment to overhaul the planning system and increase home ownership. It consulted on First Homes last year and on 24 May 2021

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's decision that an indexation formula in a rent review clause which, on a literal reading of the formula, would result in cumulative compounding, should be corrected by interpretation.

M intro "We will build back fairer, giving everyone the chance to realise their potential regardless of where they are from, or their background.

As many organisations plan for the resumption of office working, with staff returning to the workplace on a full-time or hybrid basis, we highlight some of the key areas to consider from an HR and employment law perspective.

The UK energy market has reached a critical point in its transition to net zero. Heat networks

What we need from the Section 3 Statement under the National Security and Investment Act...

HHJ Paul Matthews in the recent case of Mount Wellington Mine Ltd v Renewable Energy Co-operative Limited has provided clarification on whether the conversion of a company to a registered society...

The pandemic has provoked a broad range of responses to the homeworking revolution, from the large organisations who have decided to become "fully flexible" and abandon compulsory office attendance

Last month Labour announced its plan to give all workers full employment rights from day one of employment by creating a single status of ‘worker' for all but the genuinely self-employed.

Charis Beverton, Partner in our Construction team, looks at the Building Safety Bill and considers what it will mean for the delivery of affordable homes.

On 16 August the rules governing self-isolation changed. Those who have been double vaccinated or who fall within another exemption are no longer required to self-isolate when...

On 16 August the rules governing self-isolation changed. Those who have been double vaccinated or who fall within another exemption are no longer required to self-isolate when...

The principle is simple: since 6 April 2012 the rate of IHT charged on the whole estate at death can be reduced by 4% from 40% to 36% where 10% of the estate is left to charity. This relief is only available for the gift made on death.

Should housing associations work with co-housing communities to help get their projects built? Charlotte Cook considers the ups and downs.

Spanning from 2013 to the Budget 2021, there has been a plethora of changes affecting companies which own UK real estate. This briefing note summarises the key changes and will be a useful starting point...

Mistakes can occur in a number of ways when it comes to trusts. In the context of offshore trusts in particular, a simple mistake has the potential to give rise to a hefty and unintended tax liability.

For years, the UK's environmental law and policies were guided and monitored by the European Union. Brexit is the driver for redrawing the environmental framework after decades of...

The practice of employers dismissing workers only to re-engage them on different terms has been in the spotlight during the pandemic.

Employers and employees must balance freedom of expression with workplace responsibilities, particularly on contentious topics like gender identity. Recent legal cases highlight the need for nuanced handling of personal beliefs in the workplace and on social media, emphasizing proportionality and clear policies.