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ArticleRating Relief - What Relief?A discussion on the property specific provisions arising from the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 that received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBircham Dyson Bell LLP
ArticleThe Top Five Lessons Crime Novels Can Teach PoliticiansAll too often politicians and government can become detached from the electorate. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBircham Dyson Bell LLP
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ArticleIn Fashion Fundraising: Clothing Collection BagsBen Brice highlights how compliance with the commercial participation regulations can help manage donor expectations and avoid reputational damage in a legitimate form of fundraising that has recently attracted controversy.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawBircham Dyson Bell LLP
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ArticlePlanning Act 2008 Blog 245: NIPA, The National Infrastructure Planning Association, Open For MembershipToday’s entry reports on the call for membership of the National Infrastructure Planning Association.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorBircham Dyson Bell LLP
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ArticleLight Touch Revew Of Infrastructure Planning Guidance EndsToday's entry reports on the publication of the final revised guidance document associated with the Planning Act 2008 regime.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBircham Dyson Bell LLP
ArticleWhat Price Good Design Of Infrastructure Projects?Today's entry is about the extent to which good design should be a feature of nationally significant infrastructure projects. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBircham Dyson Bell LLP
ArticleChanges To Hinkley Point C Application AllowedToday's entry reports on a decision to accept changes to the Hinkley Point C application.United KingdomStrategyBircham Dyson Bell LLP
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