The new Farming Rules for Water came into force on 2 April. Designed to prevent diffuse water pollution under the Water Framework Directive, there are eight rules governing the management of manure...

Whilst the concept of retentions is considered industry standard for the construction sector, they are perceived to have a negative impact on the industry by restricting cash flow for contractors...

Sophie talks to us about the company's latest accolade, where she stands in terms of the greenbelt vs brownfield debate, and the need for front-line experience to feed into planning reforms.

HMRC can go back 10 years to recover these sums.

In the recent case of the Forest of Dean District Council and Resilient Energy Serverndale Limited v R on the application of Peter Wright [2017] EWCA Cov 2012 the Court were asked to consider whether a 4% of turnover donation to a community fund was a material consideration to be taken into account when granting planning permission.

The GDPR applied to all EU Members from May 25 and in the UK, it was automatically incorporated into national law by the European Communities Act.

Employment law is continually evolving and being influenced by a number of factors; this can mean that employment contracts that were once fit for purpose now lack certain essential elements...

Ernesto Colicci died unexpectedly on 18 January 2021 at the age of 66. Ernesto and his first wife Josephine married in 1982 and set up a business selling ice-cream from vans which grew...

In April 2016, Chris Jones, of our banking & finance team published an article on customer contracts – unlocking financial potential.

Can I judicially review a decision of the Care Quality Commission (‘CQC')?

UK universities attract a wealth of talent from around the world. Approximately 23% of students enrolling in the 2021/2022 academic year were considered overseas students according...

Data obtained via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request indicates the total cost of successful clinical claims closed (or settled as a PPO) ...

The second reading of the Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill 2017–19 has been delayed until 15 June 2018, in the meantime, the Bill was published.

For those of you hoping that the government's much vaunted levelling up policy will reach non-urban areas, you'll be delighted to hear that Defra has launched its latest policy paper...

A recent appeal decision relating to the removal of an agricultural occupancy condition reflects the importance of ensuring that the asking price is realistic and that a proper marketing exercise...

A digital asset is essentially an asset that is owned by an individual but only in a digital format. Digital assets may have both monetary...

A leading business immigration lawyer says concerns over the Government's white paper on immigration are being heightened by ‘political scaremongering'.

Wright Hassall acted for a residential landlord in carrying out a major works consultation under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

The apprentice rate increases from £3.70 to £3.90 per hour.

As a new year has begun, it is an auspicious time for businesses to consider how they can go through a bad debt detox.