Local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver the net zero targets set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 which requires the UK by 2050 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from the levels recorded in 1990 by 100%.

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) were established in 2011 to replace the nine regional development agencies responsible for promoting local economic development. Funding has ceased and from 1 April 2024 LEP functions have been transferred back to LAs.

PFI (Private Finance Initiative) contract expiry will be resource intensive. A misalignment of interests and authority incentives creates potential for disputes. Our experts set out some “top tips” and considerations for local government organisations.

The Procurement Act 2023 is expected to come into force in October 2024. In preparation for this the Procurement Regulations 2024 and first tranche of technical guidance have been published.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

This edition focus on safety & learning and governance, learning from coroners’ Prevention of Future Death reports, governance issues around the quality of information provided to Boards and the recently announced review of the duty of candour.

What impact the abolishment of MDR may have on the housing sector as well as some of the other changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax announced by the Chancellor that will affect Registered Providers.

What role do ICBs play in supporting recipients of a Personal Health Budget in employing personal assistants or carers? We outline the risks for ICBs supporting service users with the employment issues.

Listen on demand to episode 6 of Capsticks' Security Charging podcast series in which our expert legal team give Registered Providers practical guidance on the charging process.

High level summary on pensions from Spring Budget 2024 announcement.

Our annual Forward View we considers the challenges and opportunities digital health brings, the impact of recent legal decisions tas well as key issues such as the discount rate review.

The opportunities for equipment manufacturers and software developers appear to be almost limitless. From tele-radiology and dermatology to using AI in diagnosis – all present unique challenges, but have similar medico-legal issues at their core.