Insight
Changes to the Capital Funding Guide
22/12/23
A series of changes have been made to the Capital Funding Guide. These changes improve the options available for selling or subletting homes in Shared Ownership with a focus on those affected by building safety issues for RPs.
Insight
Flexible working – changes in effect on 6 April 2024
19/12/23
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 does not introduce a "day one" right to request flexible working. However, this change is now provided for in the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023.
Podcast
EMPOWERcast | The HCSA Women's Network Podcast | Episode 3
15/12/23
Bringing women together from NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and other sectors to share experiences from personal and professional viewpoints, the EMPOWERcast series aims to uplift, educate, and inspire.
Insight
New statutory holiday pay rules – what employers need to know
14/12/23
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 come into force on 1 January 2024. This insight summarises the impact of the new regulations and what this means for employers and their workers.
Insight
Failure to allege that doctor should have known of patient’s vulnerability was a serious procedural irregularity
07/12/23
The High Court has ruled that the Medical Practitioners Tribunal’s decision to suspend a doctor for six months for sexual misconduct was “fundamentally flawed” due to a failure to consider the evidence of the vulnerability of the patient complainant.
Insight
What will government’s proposed five point plan to reduce immigration mean for employers?
06/12/23
The Home Secretary has announced a five point plan with the aim of reducing net immigration. In this insight we outline the proposed plan and what it will mean to employers.
Insight
Dispute resolution after Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
01/12/23
Court of Appeal confirms the Court can Stay cases and compel parties to engage in non-court-based dispute resolution - Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416.
Insight
The government opens consultation on Statutory Guidance under section 215 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008
30/11/23
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has opened a consultation on how it proposes to use it intervention and enforcement powers in the future.
Insight
Areas of focus for PCNs as the end of the DES approaches
30/11/23
Whilst no formal announcement has been made regarding what will replace the DES after 31 March 2024, there have been assurances given over the past year.
Insight
Judgement handed down on Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416
29/11/23
The handing down of today’s judgment from the Court of Appeal will provide some long awaited answers for Social Landlords.
Insight
Housing Case Law – November 2023
27/11/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
Insight
Autumn Statement: key takeaways on pensions
22/11/23
Our experts summarise the main takeaways from Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn 2023 Statement today.