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.

On 18 August 2026, the Prime Minister announced his support for West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to take public control of the local bus network in West Midlands.

In August 2026, the UK Government issued Procurement Policy Note 026 (PPN 026), which focuses on social value in public procurement and sets out its aim for public spending to support British businesses and drive growth.

The Supreme Court has held that a local authority’s main housing duty automatically ceases on the acceptance or refusal of private rented sector offer.

On 8 December 2025, Kimblin J handed down his judgment in DFL v GDC, in which he offered his views on the steps that might have been taken to assist with the running of the Substantive Hearing.

The Regulator of Social Housing published its latest Regulatory Casework Review on 28 July 2026, drawing together the key themes emerging from inspections and regulatory engagement over the past year.

As GPs and GP practices continue to face both change and challenge, it remains important that the legal documentation protecting your medical business and property are in place, current and up to date.

Acas has launched a consultation on a new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures (the 2026 Code), which closes on 23 September 2026.