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Chancellor’s first budget of 2023 may have been called a “Back to Work” budget but it included some key measures focused on infrastructure and development, and the government’s commitment to achieve net zero by 2050. Here is a summary of the key points for the construction industry:

New rules will prevent charities from overseas registering for UK charitable tax reliefs.

Industrial action is stepping up pace across the NHS but what does it mean for the private healthcare sector?

Pensions are often one of the most valuable assets on divorce. It is important to know exactly what information is needed to properly consider them when trying to reach a financial settlement. In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about pensions on divorce and how we can help you. 

The Building Safety Act 2022  has introduced a new cause of action  (as from 28 June 2022). Anyone with a legal or equitable interest in any relevant building or dwelling has a cause of action against an appropriate person (usually a construction product manufacturer) if the following 4 conditions are met;

Software and SaaS (software as a service) are, on the face of it, portable and thus perfect for export, so it’s tempting to leap straight in and start making the supplies. In practice, time spent planning and preparing is time well spent. In this article we headline key factors to consider...

Last night we witnessed a swift rescue mission by HSBC who saved Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) UK unit from collapse.

Two sets of seasonal advice for marketers has been published by the ASA this Easter; a key time for the food sector.

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 came into force on 27 February 2023 and it has made some key changes to marriage law for the under 18s.

The UK consultation on secondary legislation to restrict advertising for specified HFSS products on TV and online will end 31 March 2023. The provisions and exceptions are reviewed. Also, the objectives behind advertising restrictions - Is it a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Update covering the Northern Ireland Deal, the 'Windsor Framework' and impact for the food sector. A look at the consulatations on advertising of foods high in fat, salt or sugar #HFSS and further objections to the Scottish consultation on restricting advertising of alcohol. Recent ASA adjudications looking at identifiable comparators and greenwashing claims in aviation. Finally, the FSA boards meeting on 22 March will look at their position on Precision Breeding and the Bill including labelling and traceability. #food #agri #update #advertising #hfss #ofcom #asa #alcohol #labelling #asa #comparativeclaim #greenwashing #FSA #precisionbreeding #agritech

A tracker highlighting the key employment law Bills that Parliament is considering and when they might come into force...