Oct 09, 2024 Government introduces a new Growth and Skills Levy to replace the Apprenticeship Levy By Chris Cuckney The Government has announced that the Apprenticeship Levy will be replaced by a new Growth and Skills Levy. As part of its wider strategy...
Oct 03, 2024 The EHRC issues new guidance on supporting disabled workers during hybrid working By Chris Cuckney Hybrid working continues to grow in popularity across the UK, and this trend seems set to continue with the new Labour Government...
Aug 30, 2024 Building Safety Act 2022: Devonshires' Flagship Conference Returns By Lee Russell Mark London Following last year’s success, we are delighted to announce the return of our flagship conference on the Building Safety Act 2022. The...
Aug 09, 2024 The proposed new UK Prospectus regime – key forthcoming changes for housing association bond issuers By Rachel Orgill-Harris Michelle Pascua The publication of the FCA’s proposed new rules for admission to trading on regulated UK markets has been long-awaited and eagerly...
Jul 18, 2024 Collateral warranties are not construction contracts: the Supreme Court’s decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP By Patrick Trevor Summary In its judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd (Respondent) v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP)...
Jun 03, 2024 New UK legislation to compensate victims of Push Payment scams By Matthew Garbutt Authorised Push Payment ("APP") fraud occurs when fraudsters trick individuals or businesses into authorising a payment to an account...
May 09, 2024 RSH Fees Consultation Published - what does this mean for your organisation By Sharon Thandi The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published the outcome of its consultation on changes to its fee principles and confirmed fee...
May 07, 2024 Government Consultation on 2014 Health and Social Care Regulations Opens By Narin Masera On 26 April 2024, the Government opened their consultation (the Consultation) on whether to remove the expiry date of the Health and...
Apr 30, 2024 Appointment of a Health and Safety Lead By Kathryn Kligerman Section 10 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 amended the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 so that a duty is placed upon...
Apr 26, 2024 Employment & Pensions Blog: ICO guidance for mental health emergencies at work By Chris Cuckney The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance designed to give employers greater certainty when sharing...
Apr 22, 2024 Inquests and Registered Providers of Social Housing; what to do when your organisation is involved in an inquest? By Narin Masera Samantha Grix An inquest into the death of an individual is held where the cause of death was due to unnatural circumstances. Sadly, these occur all...
Apr 03, 2024 Procurement Act 2023: New draft Procurement Regulations and Guidance published By Kris Kelliher Following its consultation process the Government has now published the draft Procurement Regulations 2024 implementing certain aspects...