Four important recent publications have highlighted the legal and governance framework within which AI in healthcare should operate when considering the issue of civil liability.

A void property can be viewed as a short-term operational problem: an empty home, ongoing maintenance costs and a decision about whether to invest or sell. But for Registered Providers, the void period can be far more valuable.

The STAIRS scheme gives social housing tenants of Private Registered Providers (PRP) new rights to information related to how their homes are managed.

The Government has confirmed that the new anti-social behaviour (ASB) powers introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will come into effect on 26 October 2026.

For decades, upwards only rent reviews have been a standard feature in commercial leases, providing landlords with certainty that rent would never decrease during the term of a lease.

On 7 September 2026, the Online Procedure Rules 2026 came into force for registered providers of social housing. Initially, these apply only to possession proceedings and have been introduced on a pilot basis.

This insight provides practical guidance on the legal requirements for executing a Deed under the laws of England and Wales and how completion typically occurs in practice, including managing common scenarios that occur.

This insight looks at the reasons why a combined approach of development, buybacks and strategic acquisition programmes can help registered providers meet growing housing demand more effectively.

In a statement to Parliament on 7 September 2026, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced that Government will review the LGR programme after receiving updated legal advice.

On 5 August 2026, the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) updated statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations (the Code) came into force.

This insight outlines what novation is in the context of a construction project, how it differs from assignment, the most common forms of novation, and the key requirements for a novation agreement to be legally enforceable.

This insight addresses a specific query that the Primary Care team often receives from practices about their deeds: whether and how to include a “last person standing” clause.