25 Oct, 2024 Procurement Act government guidance – Perhaps 'not a reliable method of interpretation of the law'? By Andrew Millross I have been reflecting that there are several places where the Cabinet Office guidance on the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) does not...
22 Oct, 2024 Employment Rights Bill - let the consultations begin By Libby Hubbard We've likened the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (ERB) to a marathon, not a sprint - if that's the case then it's been a speedy start with...
07 Oct, 2024 EHRC launches consultation for its updated Code of Practice on discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and public functions By Emma Watt The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on its updated Code of Practice for services, public...
03 Oct, 2024 Making the procurement of technology work equitably for people and society By Steven Brunning The Ada Lovelace Institute (ADA), an independent research institute which aims to ensure that data and AI ‘work for people and society’,...
27 Sep, 2024 Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace - New updated guidance By Libby Hubbard This week has seen some deeply troubling stories of sexual harassment told by ex-employees of Harrods. It is somewhat timely that the...
25 Sep, 2024 Things landlords can do to stop RTB fraud By Lucy Worrall Right now there is a surge in right to buy (RTB) applications given tenants justified concerns that the new Labour government is likely...
10 Sep, 2024 National framework for commissioning care and support: code of practice By Emma Watt The Welsh Government has published a new Code of Practice (the Code) which came into effect on 1 September and applies principles and...
04 Sep, 2024 Pensions and fire and re-hire By Doug Mullen Fire and re-hire is a hot topic at the moment, with the Government looking to ban it. Hot off the press, a recent employment tribunal...
13 Aug, 2024 Labour's plans for private landlords By Raj Flora-Seehra The new Labour Government has pledged to review the private rented sector (PRS), which plays a key role in meeting housing needs, to...
09 Aug, 2024 Now let the change begin - what does the new Government have in store for HR? By Libby Hubbard If you want to know what the new Government has in store for HR and employment relations following the King's speech then our August...
09 Aug, 2024 Lessons to learn - Regulator of Social Housing's Annual Consumer Regulation Review By Helen Tucker On 17 July 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing issued its Annual Consumer Regulation Review for 2023-2024. This relates to the last...
02 Aug, 2024 National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed updates and key changes By Owen Dugmore As promised by the new Labour government, the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is due shortly. The consultation period...