Will Labour’s move to hire 300 planning officers be enough to get Britain building again? July 24, 2024 Since entering office, planning reforms have been central to the new government’s attempts to stimulate higher economic growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already announced a number of important changes to the planning regime with more changes expected before the end of the month. Alongside these reforms, the government has committed to hire 300 extra planners [...]
King’s Speech: Lawyers anticipate employment reforms will cause ‘sea of change’ for business July 17, 2024 The highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill will cause a "sea change for employers" as employment lawyers react to what the changes will mean for businesses
King’s Speech: Arbitration Bill seeks to attract legal firms to London. But what is it? July 17, 2024 Amongst the 40 laws the government announced in the King’s Speech today, the Arbitration Bill made an appearance. So what is Arbitration, and what does this Bill mean?
Reeves makes a positive start on planning reform – but there’s plenty more to do July 8, 2024 Believe it when you see it was the attitude of many City economists to Labour's promised overhaul of the planning regime.
Lifting onshore wind ban ‘exactly what industry needs’, investors say July 8, 2024 The Labour government's decision to lift the effective ban on onshore wind farms has been met with delight from the UK business community, with city lawyers and investors branding it a "no-nonsense statement" that will help "deliver on net-zero ambitions".
Law firm Burges Salmon secures £16m Post Office contract for Horizon IT Inquiry July 4, 2024 Law firm Burges Salmon has secured another legal services contract with the Post Office over advice for the ongoing Horizon IT hearing.
British celebrities vs HMRC IR35: What is going on? July 4, 2024 Yet another famous name has been in the headlines this past few weeks over issues with the tax authority over IR35. So what exactly is happening to British presenters and why is HMRC after them?
Supreme Court rules canal company can sue United Utilities over sewage dumping July 2, 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that a canal company can bring a civil lawsuit against the UK’s largest listed water company, United Utilities, over discharge of sewage
Are you #StateSchoolProud? Business leaders are telling their stories today June 13, 2024 Lawyers, investors and board members from tens of companies have taken to social media to tell their stories, of navigating the business world from school.
Boohoo hit with investor lawsuit over alleged mistreatment of Leicester workers June 5, 2024 Fast-fashion giant Boohoo has been hit with an investor lawsuit in the UK after reports alleging its suppliers were mistreating workers caused its share price to plummet in 2020.