Using the NEC forms of contract for works and services
Why NEC? NEC standard forms of contract are increasingly being used for central and local government contracts. This is instead of other standard forms, typically JCT (for works and maintenance […]
LGPS valuation results and next steps for employers
Early estimates anticipated a rise for many employers, with some commentators estimating a £1 billion rise in contributions across all LGPS employers. Employers who are facing a rise in contribution […]
Number of ‘never events’ within the NHS remains disturbingly high
The NHS has historically been under a lot of pressure, and that pressure is increasing for several reasons. These include economic, social and political pressures. The NHS was launched in […]
Muslim Charities and Governance: a disproportionate focus?
Muslim led charities make a significant contribution to relief and development efforts worldwide, with British Muslims donating over in excess of £100 million in the month of Ramadan in recent […]
Changes to the Right to Buy and the Preserved Right to Buy (England only)
These are: – Don’t forget:- The Government has announced plans to change minimum eligibility period from five years public sector tenancy to three. This requires a change to the law. […]
Are your workers subject to obligations when they sleep?
Click here for the guidance: Calculating the minimum wage The standard approach to sleep in shifts across the care sector is to pay a flat rate for a sleep in […]
Law Commission consults on charity law
It covers a wide range of topics including charity mergers and incorporations, charity insolvency, the powers of the Charity Commission and the Charity Tribunal, the process for disposing of charity land, […]
30-day payment – have you published your payment performance data yet?
the proportion of invoices (but only those payable to the contracting authority’s direct contractors) that were paid within 30 days (based on numbers of invoices, rather than their value); interest […]
Act Now – Consultation on Charity Commission’s Official Warning Powers
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 gives the Charity Commission the power to issue official warnings to a charity trustee or a charity where it considers there has […]
Time for a review? Evaluating the effectiveness of your alternative delivery vehicles
As many have now been in place for a few years, we would advise that consideration is given to a review of the structures which are in place. Such a […]
Local housing vehicles: the key legal issues
This White Paper concentrates on three themes: getting the right homes built in the right places, speeding up house building, and diversifying the market. It welcomes the contributions of local […]
High rise towers and fire safety – urgent action for Registered Providers
Readers will know that any housing provider with cladding consisting of aluminium composite panels has been required to submit a sample of cladding to DCLG for testing. Not one sample has yet fully passed the tests, which are being carried out through the DCLG programme.