Following the recent changes to local planning authorities' powers to enforcement planning control, the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ("DLUHC") has now updated it's published guidance for how breaches of planning control are dealt with.
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April’s Employment Law Digest – Digitising the UK’s immigration system – what do you need to know?
In line with the Home Office's vision to create a modernised, digital border, the switch from physical immigration documents to eVisas has now begun.
April’s Employment Law Digest – Case Law Update
Stay up to date with recent employment case law developments as Gillian Chinhengo explores the significant decisions that are shaping the legal landscape of workplace rights and responsibilities.
April’s Employment Law Digest – It’s all change in April
This month has seen an influx of employment law legislation changes — but what do employers need to be aware of?
Planning Speed Read – Enforcement Powers Improved and Al Fresco Dining made easy
The upcoming changes to the enforcement powers of local planning authorities, and the simplification of al fresco dining licensing represent shifts in England's urban and commercial planning landscape that developers should take note of.
Planning Speed Read – Planning in Purdah-tory and Appeals Updates
With local elections looming on 2 May this year, applicants for planning permission should expect delays in local planning authorities' decision making during April.
Shared Ownership Lease Update
Homes England have today announced changes to the annual rent review on Shared Ownership homes from RPI to CPI and they have issued a new suite of CPI-based model leases and amended KIDS forms to incorporate this and other changes.
Changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards coming into force 1 April 2023
The next stage of the government's aim to improve the energy efficiency of commercial property in England and Wales is just around the corner.
