In the current economic climate this question might seem somewhat bizzarre.!! A tenant’s main aim is to preserve his business including occupation of any premises by paying rent.

Last week, and to great fanfare, the TSA published for consultation its proposed new Regulatory Framework. The Framework presents significant risks and new opportunities for social housing providers.

A revised model shared ownership lease has been created by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to provide clarity to buyers and lenders alike.

Debt Relief Orders (DROs) are a new form of insolvency about which tenants are being advised by local CABs and authorised debt advisers.

Earlier in Carers Week 2022, I commented on the economic benefit and value of unpaid carers - the equivalent input of their care to the system brings enormous benefits to society...

The decision of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to prosecute a firm based in Worcestershire for unfairly and unlawfully processing the personal data of construction workers became big news recently, but what are the general learning points and reminders about the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA)?

There has been a Government consultation on how the new EU Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC) (“the Directive”) is going to be incorporated into UK law.

February’s inquest into death of Mr David Gray, killed by an overdose of diamorphine given by an EU doctor during an out-of-hours visit, raised grave concerns about out-of-hours care in the UK and triggered an inquiry by the House of Commons Health Committee.

The intermingling of funds between some NHS bodies and their charities have caused the Charity Commission serious concern, resulting in the Commission issuing guidelines

Organisations subject to the EU procurement rules may be wondering how to respond to the high profile Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation into bid rigging in the construction industry.

Ever had an employee ill while on holiday and who has asked to take that period as sick leave instead of holiday?

The last tranche of the Companies Act 2006 came into force on 1 October, and here’s the headline news.

It is a question that every business has to face: how do we plan for the future?

Today the Government have published the outcome of their brief consultation on ending the vaccination requirements in care homes and in all CQC registered settings.

For organisations that are subject to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, taking early action prior to the launch of the Scheme will not only enhance your reputation by gaining you a higher position in the CRC league table, but will also save money.

The Government has decided to extend the time period for which an individual can self certify that they are exempt from vaccination until 31 March 2022.

Do you pay your carers a bonus or an enhancement for working unsocial hours? If so, the bad news is that these payments may not count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage.

This is the first of a series of briefings examining in more detail the six new national standards for registered providers in England.

Google's announcement in July that it intends to offer an operating system is the latest, and highest profile sign, of new trends that offer cheaper, more reliable computing for organisations.

I attended a conference last year where a carer gave a powerful presentation on what, as a carer, they were carrying each day. They were passed a balloon for each of the roles...