Tim Ridyard reviews recent Health and Safety Executive prosecutions highlighting persistent issues with vehicle and pedestrian safety, emphasizing the importance of risk assessments and compliance in workplace operations.

Nuisance in legal terms involves unlawful interference with the use or enjoyment of another's land, including issues like noise, odours, and encroaching vegetation. The Davies v. Bridgend County Borough Council case illustrates this with Japanese knotweed encroachment, leading to key legal takeaways. The council was found in breach for failing to control the knotweed from 2013 to 2018, but causation for damages required proof that the nuisance directly caused the claimed losses.

In KLG Trucking SRL v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 737, the Court of Appeal upheld the imposition of significant penalties for transporting clandestine entrants, despite the truck operator's compliance efforts. The case highlights a shift in penalties, now £10,000 per entrant, and a stricter approach, even if robust anti-clandestine measures are in place. Operators must prepare for increased legal costs and potential County Court appeals, where even full compliance

Short-term leases, while seemingly low-risk, can lead to financial and operational challenges if not thoroughly evaluated. Key considerations include ensuring lease terms align with future plans, understanding exit options, addressing repair obligations, and managing liabilities, including tax implications.

The article highlights the "registration gap" in land transactions, exacerbated post-COVID-19, causing delays in Land Registry updates. It advises legal protections to address potential issues during this gap.

This article outlines directors' duties during potential insolvency, emphasizing the shift from prioritizing shareholders to creditors, personal liability risks, and practical steps to mitigate those risks.

According to the OECD's Revenue Statistics in Africa 2025 report released in December 2025, tax revenues as a percentage of GDP have increased in 24 countries...