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On 15 July 2026, the Government confirmed the legal framework for Respect Orders coming into force, further confirming that the new...

Local authorities across the country are integrating AI solutions into their work to create a more efficient decision making processes,...

The Government’s Equal Pay and Pay Discrimination Consultation proposes a significant extension of pay equality obligations through a new...

The Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods - renamed the Pride in Place Programme in September 2025 - represents a shift towards long-term,...

The Housing Ombudsman’s latest Learning from Severe Maladministration report highlights an emerging theme in complaints: the significant...

We are pleased to launch the first in a new series of employment law podcasts, designed to provide practical insights for employers...

Under section 250(1) of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, where a senior manager of an organisation, acting within the actual or apparent...

The Procurement Act 2023 obliges local authorities to set 3 key performance indicators (KPIs) for each contract valued over £5million. ...

The risk review: Episode one We are pleased to introduce The risk review, our new podcast series and a spin-off from the ACsess risk...

PFI remains a critical part of local government service delivery. Many contracts are now entering their later years, drawing focus...

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations), made on 16 June 2026, came into force on 22 June...

Employers can find themselves on a tightrope when it comes to employees’ health; wanting to demonstrate care and concern for an...