Businesses vying for government contracts over £5m must adhere to updated Prompt Payment Guidance. They must pay 95% of invoices within 60 days and maintain an average payment time of 55 days. Non-compliance risks eligibility. Suppliers failing...
From 30 September 2026, all new residential buildings over 18 metres high must include a second staircase, the Government has confirmed. This fire safety measure complements recent reforms like the Building Safety Act. The decision follows expert advice and...
The Government is introducing routine inspections for social housing landlords to improve living conditions. Non-compliance could lead to sanctions, including fines and new management. These measures, part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act, aim to...
Government earmarks £80m to build homes on brownfield land, aiding urban renewal and creating 8,000 homes by 2028. Minister Lee Rowley sees it as key to housing strategy, leveling up, and job creation. The Government has allocated a further £80m...
The High Court upheld a ruling that a landlord won't face penalties after a tenant's complaint over tenancy deposit information errors. The error involved misreferenced clauses in the agreement. The court ruled the mistake was obvious, and the tenant...
The court can impose a fair settlement when a partner suffers due to a commercial failing, as seen in a recent case, where a partner, misled about a 2013 agreement reducing her share in a family business, was awarded compensation despite the original...
Couples embroiled in company law battle over development project. Court drama unfolds as Majority's property transfer sparks legal firestorm. Court of Appeal overturns ruling, signalling a showdown in a full trial. Informal ops shed light on need for...
Housing Secretary vows to ban No-fault evictions before next election, tackling landlord abuse. Proposed Renters (Reform) Bill aims to protect tenants' rights, including outlawing discriminatory practices, improving housing standards, and strengthening...
Administrators told to refund deposit amidst Stoneywood Mill sale clash. Dispute over indemnity clauses between AW Estates Scotland Limited (AWESL) and ATE Farms Limited (ATE) led to court ruling. Breach by administrators cited, resulting in negotiation...
In a recent ruling by the Commercial Court, a franchisor, Winkworth Franchising Ltd, was deemed justified in cancelling a contract due to the franchisee's failure to provide accounts within the agreed timeframe. Despite multiple requests from Winkworth,...
