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CQC's new Single Assessment Framework includes a quality statement on environmental sustainability...

The Government is consulting about changes to the tax rules which apply to employee-ownership trusts...

The JCT has announced that it will be producing a JCT 2024 suite of contracts.

Since 13 February 2023, there has been a requirement at planning stage for residential buildings over 30 metres in height within Greater London to provide for a second staircases.  It seems likely that there will shortly be a requirement for all new residential buildings  anywhere in the country over 18 metres in height to have two staircases.

After the WHO report, what really is the risk in aspartame? And what lessons can be learned for other food products?

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a Joint Update summary, alongside two reports on its work into Unit Pricing and Groceries. The update on Groceries identifies 10 indicative product categories that will undergo further scrutiny, including bread, milk and poultry. Compliance concerns were identified on unit pricing.

CPTPP signed. Inflation and food. Competition and Markets Authority publishes joint summary on Groceries and Unit Pricing. There are 10 indicative product categories to be scrutinised further - is your product in one of them? Aspartame and the WHO report - what does it really mean? ASA adjudications on promotions - what is equivalent? and harmful gender stereotypes - where do you draw the line? Warranty and Indemnity Insurance won't protect from a 'bad bargain' - the latest case. Recalls on caffeine and product packaging and Defra updates - Reform of Fisheries Management Plans

Disputes between partners are often complicated, time-consuming, costly and stressful for the individuals involved...

When relationships start to breakdown, the business will inevitably be caught in the crossfire, creating both practical and legal challenges for those involved. In this blog, we go over non-court dispute resolution approaches that can be used during divorce to protect the family business.

UK Government is pushing forward with a package of regulatory reforms, streamlining of systems and a programme of targeted support to boost the life sciences sector.

As the EU AI Act moves to completion innovators should take note. It will affect all AI systems that will be put to use in the EU. We consider the legislation from a life sciences sector perspective.

The Building Safety Regulator ('the Regulator') was introduced by the Building Safety Act.  It is part of the Health and Safety Executive.