Managing the managers: Lessons from NHS accountability reforms
A new era of NHS accountability The recent announcement by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, proposing stringent measures to overhaul NHS management, highlights a gear shift in how the Government expects healthcare performance to be scrutinised in England. NHS hospitals will soon be subject to league tables, measuring indicators like care delivery and financial performance, with […]
Health and Safety in the workplace
Whilst it is never a pleasant thing to think about accidents at work, they do occur. In order to avoid enforcement action corporate entities, directors and individuals need to ensure they comply with all relevant health and safety legislation or run the risk of large penalties and sanctions, convictions and reputational harm. As a result, […]
CIL liability and pre-commencement conditions: What developers need to know
Development in breach of pre-commencement conditions cannot attract CIL. There have been a series of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) appeal decisions which suggest that CIL can be levied on development carried out in breach of pre-commencement conditions and therefore without planning permission (appeal references 3346994, 3330866, 3319897, 12001570). Such an approach is clearly unlawful and open to […]
Landlord rights: How to deal with difficult tenants
Dealing with problem tenants can feel like a nightmare for landlords. When problems occur during a tenancy, there are steps landlords can take to protect their rights. Here, our property dispute specialists give their top tips to avoid problems. Preventing disputes with tenants Of course, we’d all rather prevent disputes from happening in the first […]
Boundaries: The hedge and ditch rule
Do you know about the hedge and ditch principle? It’s an ancient rule that can be a shaft of sunlight through the fog of a rural boundary dispute. The hedge and ditch rule In a case in 1810, a few years before the Battle of Waterloo, Mr Justice Laurence said: “The rule about ditching is […]
Navigating settlement agreements this festive season
Every year as the festive season rolls in, so do the enquires about settlement agreements. Financial pressures, year-end reorganisations, and planning for the new year often lead to what can be challenging conversations in the workplace. Whether you are an employer looking to resolve a workplace issue or an employee faced with an unexpected offer, […]
Have you agreed on Christmas holiday arrangements for your children?
he holiday season can be stressful for divorced parents. In this article, we will discuss how to best plan for the festive period. Every year our family law solicitors advise parents who are facing difficult questions around the Christmas holidays following separation. For a lot of families, issues tend to centre around deciding who the […]
Tees shines a light on men’s mental health
As Movember continues to shine a spotlight on men’s mental well-being, it’s essential to address the often-overlooked emotional and physical impacts of divorce and family breakdown. Understanding these challenges can encourage men to seek support, reduce stigma, and improve mental health outcomes. The emotional toll of divorce on men’s mental health Movember, a global movement […]
Stansted Airport expansion: Balancing growth with employment law compliance
Stansted Airport’s reported £1.1 billion expansion is poised to create over 5,000 jobs, promising a major economic boost. However, behind the headlines lies a complex employment law landscape that should be considered. Employment law challenges While new jobs and growth are to be welcomed, large projects like this can present human and employment law challenges […]
Lessons for UK employers from Amazon’s return-to-office mandate
Navigating the new norm Amazon’s bold decision to compel all employees back to the office five days a week starting next year has stirred considerable debate. While the move signals a return to pre-pandemic norms, it also represents a broader philosophical and operational shift for companies worldwide. For UK businesses, this development prompts contemplation on […]
UK commercial real estate shows strong performance, says BNP Paribas
Investor sentiment has improved, with sterling continuing to strengthen, reaching its highest level against the dollar and the euro in over two years. This helps to attract overseas investors and boost UK weightings in global real estate allocations. Performance is recovering too and total returns were positive across all main sectors over the last three […]
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: Key info for hospitality
From 1 October 2024, the UK hospitality sector was subject to the introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. The legislation has been designed to facilitate transparency and fairness in distributing tips, gratuities, and service charges among workers. The law addresses long-standing concerns over tip management, particularly as the industry moves toward cashless […]
