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ArticleWhat Goes Up, Might Come Down; The End Of Upwards Only Rent Reviews?The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could bring about a major change for commercial lettings.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
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ArticleEquality And Human Rights Commission (EHRC) : More Employers Should Publish Gender Pay Gap Narratives And Action PlansIn December, EHRC published a report on the first round of gender pay gap reporting, focusing on explanatory narratives and action plans.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleUpdate: The Co-operatives, Mutuals And Friendly Societies BillGovernment confirms historic changes to the law on co-operatives, which will help to safeguard co-operative assets in the long-term.United KingdomFinance and BankingWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleThe Brexit Party's 'Contract With The People' – What's In It For Schools?We look here at the pledges for schools in the Brexit Party's 'Contract with the People', published on Friday.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorWrigleys Solicitors LLP
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