Insight
Online Safety Bill
09/10/23
In recent years, cyber bullying and online abuse have become a widespread issue, and currently there are very limited tools available to those seeking to challenge platforms which allow abusive content.
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Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
09/10/23
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (the Bill) has reached the Report Stage in The House of Lords and has reached amendment 146. The Bill reached its third reading in the Lords on 21 September 2023 where it was approved after 16 days in Committee.
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Combined Authorities
09/10/23
The main purpose for establishing CAs is to improve the delivery of public services and other public functions across the area concerned.
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Public service pension scheme reform
09/10/23
The government is now introducing regulations implementing the McCloud remedy to remove the age discrimination.
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Local Government Forward View 2023
09/10/23
Welcome to the Local Government Forward View where we take a look at what’s on the local government agenda in bite size chunks. It has been put together with the proficiency of our various experts.
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Holiday pay and unlawful deductions
06/10/23
Our experts outline the impact that the Supreme Court judgment on the case of Chief Constable of Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew will have on employers across the UK.
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Energy Efficiency Update: EPC Targets Scrapped but new targets for RPs expected
04/10/23
The government has scrapped the requirement for all new private rental properties to have an EPC rating of C, but the government is still committed to launching a consultation on MEES in the social housing sector in early 2024.
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Gas safety testing: Key updates RPs need to consider
27/09/23
In the recent Insight Report 15 the Housing Ombudsman Service has highlighted two conclusions relating to social landlords’ handling of gas safety testing. In this insight we outline the key themes and learnings from the insights shared by HOS.
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Housing Case Law – September 2023
27/09/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Atypical workers to be given new right to request predictable terms
26/09/23
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has became law. This insight outlines what employers need be aware of before it comes into force.
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Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposals for hospital services
21/09/23
In this insight, we summarise the minimum service level proposals and what they may mean for employers of staff working in hospital services, if they go on to become law.
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Deaths in Custody: Key themes from two recent reports
20/09/23
In the insight our experts outline the key themes and learnings from two recent reports.