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In the JCT design & build 2016 contract, clause 2.17.1 is the duty of care for design.  The 2016 language is commonly amended to the market standard “reasonable skill and care to be expected of a professional undertaking work similar in nature, scope, location to the works”. In JCT 24 the clause has now been split in two:

How we communicate about suicide both in the media and in prevention messages is important. Responsible reporting of suicide in the media is an important strand of suicide prevention...

What does the Office for Students' new regulatory approach mean for institutions?

The new UK government's proposals to promote and strengthen the life sciences sector is welcomed, and challenged to take the necessary steps to improve investment and productivity.

The Office for Students has announced new measures relating to confidentiality agreements...

The impact a development site has on surrounding biodiversity is an importance issue for any developer. Lizzie Egan, an Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the key requirements of habitat management agreements and habitat management and monitoring plans.

University restructures, redundancies and voluntary severance schemes require careful planning, including over how students may be impacted.

An Upper Tribunal decision provides useful guidance on the conduct of proceedings before the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal...

Nearly half of charities are receiving poor service from their banks – here are some sources of support and advice.

NHS England publishes FAQs about applying PSIRF in non-NHS trust organisations...

The government has announced that VAT will be applied to private schools supplying education services and vocational training...

The government has announced that, as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training supplied by private schools will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.