The Budget and social businesses – what does it mean?
Those working in struggling neighbourhoods will continue to see the fall out from the squeeze on the welfare budget. The tightening of the benefit cap and the current and future […]
“Unfortunately I’ve got some bad news for you.”
Her doctor was planning to run further tests, but she was preparing herself for the worst. Being a no-nonsense sort of person, she had immediately responded to this painful news by […]
Changes to Warrants of Possession in rent arrears cases!
Please note that the Cardiff CC –v- Lee (Flowers) case reported in our recent e-briefing (click here) does also apply to suspended possession orders made in rent arrears cases. Landlords should […]
How charities can improve by adopting co-op principles
The new model, created by Learning Disability England, could revolutionise the way charities are run and bring them closer to co-operativism, by incorporating the voices of its service users, their […]
NEC4 – what does it mean for you?
Background of NEC contracts NEC contracts are endorsed by the UK Cabinet Office’s Construction Clients’ Board, are recognised as supporting good practice by its Facilities Management Board, and are supported […]
Pensions Ombudsman awards compensation due to mix-up on NHS Pension Scheme eligibility
Mrs S was employed by the East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT). She was also a member of the NHS Pension Scheme (the Scheme). In September 1996, her work was outsourced, […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…or is it?
Finding the right gift, money worries, family problems, and alcohol-fuelled celebrations all add to a cocktail of issues that can cause difficulties within relationships. In recent years the first Monday […]
EU procurement and the minimum wage: German law for Polish workers?
In this case, the contracting authority (City of Dortmund) included a requirement in its EU tender process that the chosen contractor comply (and crucially, that its subcontractors comply) with the […]
Rent Standard-reduced income but a major change in who gets the benefit
There is a change of language from Target Rent to Formula Rents and confirmation:- that Formula Rents are to increase annually by the increase in CPI of the preceding September; […]
Recent ECJ judgments provide more clarity for employers on collective redundancy consultation
In the much anticipated judgment in the Woolworths and Ethel Austin cases, the ECJ confirmed that the law does not require that the number of dismissals in all of an […]
Deregulation? New s.21 notices! Revised Update for registered provider landlords
UPDATE: the s21 Regulations have, as of today, been amended as there was a serious error in the prescribed section 21 notice form. This has now been rectified and the […]
New Year, New Public Procurement Thresholds (1)
The new thresholds are: These will apply to all procurements begun after 1 January 2016. * The Light Touch Regime applies to social and other specific services including health, education […]