8 September 2023 Blog National Risk Register highlights food supply contamination threat The National Risk Register outlines the most serious risks facing the United Kingdom and references the potential impact of contamination of the food supply. Food business operators should undertake risk assessment and due diligence of their supply chains to mitigate risk wherever possible. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
7 September 2023 Blog RAAC - a problem for primary care? NHS England seeks assurance over the state of the primary care estate in the wake of the crisis involving crumbling concrete in schools.... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
7 September 2023 Blog Horizon Europe - the UK’s associate membership is agreed Agreement is reached for the UK to join Horizon Europe as an associate member. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
7 September 2023 Blog Mental health reforms on pause – again The Times has reported that the government is preparing to abandon its plans to reform the Mental Health Act – a key government pledge from its 2019 Conservative manifesto... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
7 September 2023 Blog A new horizon for the higher education and research sector Today's joint statement by the UK Government and European Commission confirming the political agreement on UK association to Horizon Europe has been enthusiastically welcomed by many voices from across the higher education and research sector. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
7 September 2023 Blog Pets at work: three different scenarios Three common situations where pets and employment rights can overlap... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
6 September 2023 Blog Supply chain crisis – practical steps and understanding your rights This blog post considers some of the practical steps to take if your business becomes affected by disruption in the supply chain. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
6 September 2023 Blog Data protection reform, revisited The “No. 2 Bill” is in many respects identical to its predecessor. While overall the Bill retains much of the structure of the UK GDPR, it proposes a number of changes to the detail... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
6 September 2023 Blog “Unusual” sickness absence procedure did not lead to unfair dismissal Why adopting an unconventional absence management procedure doesn't necessarily result in an unfair dismissal... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
6 September 2023 Blog Unmarried couples and the family business The breakdown of a relationship between co-directors and shareholders can cause significant issues for the business. In this article, we delve into the challenges faced by unmarried couples in a family business when their relationship breaks down and cover some options for those in a cohabiting and in a business relationship. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
6 September 2023 Blog Building Safety: First Remediation Order made A group of leaseholders of two connected blocks of flats have successfully applied for a remediation order against the landlord in respect of defective external cladding and other fire safety issues Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
5 September 2023 Blog Building Safety: Gateway 2 In May this year, Kate Rushworth blogged about the 3 gateways, which will apply to higher-risk buildings (ie buildings over 18 metres or 7 storeys high with 2 or more residential units). Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read