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Nicola Gooch
And Now... We Wait: Important planning decisions which may (or may not) land before Christmas...
After a Summer where planning policy announcements seemed to flow faster than a jug of Pimm's at a picnic, and an early Autumn stuffed...
05/11/20
Joanne Moseley
Immigration: White Paper sets out post-Brexit rules for employing migrants
The long overdue White Paper on immigration has been published today. As expected, the government intends to end the free movement of EU...
19/12/18
Joanne Moseley
Apprentice winner claims 85% of interviewers admit to asking "off limits" questions
According to research undertaken by Ricky Martin's* recruitment firm, HRS, over three-quarters (77%) of interviewers surveyed said they...
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Alexandra Addington
Reasonable adjustments and neurodiversity: how one employer got it right
Supporting neurodivergent employees is both a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 and a cornerstone of inclusive workplace culture,...
17/10/25
Nicola Gooch
The Community Infrastructure Levy: funds raised does not equal infrastructure delivered
It has been a busy old week in the world of planning. The Repeal Bill has been published, albeit under a new name; St Albans lost its...
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Claire Petricca-Riding
Environment weekly news round up - 31 May 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Environment Law news update. As ever, we bring you developments, insights, and analysis in...
31/05/24
Nicola Gooch
The Enforcer: The Mayor of London gets tough on Affordable Housing Provision
If Boris Johnson will always be remembered as the Mayor who introduced the 'Boris Bike' to the capital; then the current Mayor of London,...
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Claire Petricca-Riding
Environmental Weekly News Round Up – 9 February 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Environment Law news update. As ever, we bring you developments, insights, and analysis in...
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Nicola Gooch
The mysterious case of Dennis and the former Television Centre...
Yesterday, the Secretary of State published his call-in decision for the re-development of the Former London Television Centre. In it,...
07/02/24
Irwin Mitchell
Fascinating insights into the role of property in the UK economy
The Property Data Report by the Property Industry Alliance contains a wealth of information about the value of real estate in the UK...
22/10/15
Nicola Gooch
Once more with feeling: planning, politics and a plethora of announcements
The last few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind of legislation, policy announcements and promised reforms to the planning system. In...
13/07/20
Irwin Mitchell
Brexit and Free Ports
In early August 2019, the UK Government announced that it is planning to create up to 10 "free ports", around seaports and airports,...
07/08/19
Nicola Gooch
Monday Morning News Flash: MHCLG Announce extended Agricultural to Residential PD Rights to come into effect on 6 April
Hot on the heels of last week's onslaught of planning consultations, Dominic Raab, our newest Housing Minister, has just announced that...
12/03/18
Joanne Moseley
Five reasons to remind your staff to behave during the festivities
You know December has arrived when you start receiving the boringly repetitive articles about the legal risks of hosting a workplace...
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Nicola Gooch
Playing Catch Up: Key cases, More PIB Amendments, Beavers and Hot Cross Plans
The Bank Holiday is over. The children are back in school and most of the chocolate wrappers have been tidied away. As we all slowly...
25/04/25
Liam Salt
Do Lenders owe Borrowers a duty to act in good faith?
by Nick Jennings - Solicitor, Banking and Finance Loan agreements will often require lenders to make a determination, such as if a...
14/10/20
Irwin Mitchell
Brexit and cross-border business operations
Amongst the UK Government's myriad "no deal" technical notices is the one dated 12 October 2018 and entitled : "Structuring your business...
12/02/19
Irwin Mitchell
Brexit, coronavirus and the World Health Organisation
According to its website, the primary role of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is "to direct and co-ordinate international health...
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Paul Henson
Supreme Court clarifies rules on boundary disputes
On 26 February 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Brown v Ridley. This case revolved around the...
27/02/25
Irwin Mitchell
Measuring Property - Don't forget - the standards change May 1st for offices and residential!
Just a quick reminder that the Second edition of the RICS measuring standards comes into force on May 1st. Applying the International...
30/04/18
Nicola Gooch
Obtain Planning Permission, You Must: Teignbridge Council faces a galactic planning en-force-ment issue
Teignbridge Council has found itself in the unusual position of having to fend off what appears, at first glance, to be an imperial...
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Bryan Bletso
A Cautious Welcome for the UK-EU Trade Reset – and What It Means for Business
The recent UK-EU summit held at Lancaster House on 19 May 2025 marked a significant moment in the evolving relationship between the...
20/05/25
Nicola Gooch
Budget 2018: Letwin, CIL and Land Value Capture - It's all about the money
We are only 7 days out from this year's budget, so we can expect an increasing amount of pre-announcements, spoilers and speculation as...
23/10/18
Irwin Mitchell
How easy is it to change a contract? Often not very!
Although the specific facts of the dispute between junior doctors and Jeremy Hunt are pretty unique and will not be of direct relevance...
04/11/15
Nicola Gooch
The Last Autumn Statement.... but no Housing White Paper
Philip Hammond has just delivered the Autumn Statement and wiser heads than mine will be analysing its contents as I type. Although the...
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Victoria Crozier
On the Fourth Day of Christmas...the scope of environmental assessments
On the Fourth Day of Christmas…today Victoria Crozier from Irwin Mitchell’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team examines the success of...
10/12/24
Nicola Gooch
Home-Made Nuclear Bunker, built in 1982, becomes Grade II Listed Building
Historic England has awarded listed building status to a homemade nuclear fall-out shelter, erected in the owner's back garden in 1982....
22/01/16
Nicola Gooch
Is the 'Hay Bale Castle' saga finally coming to an end?
One of England's most notorious planning enforcement matters looks as if it might be in its final stages after a 'bench' arrest warrant...
28/10/15
Nicola Gooch
Chancellor unveils four point plan to 'get Britain building'
The government has formally announced its 'four point plan' to encourage development in the UK. Key measures include: The further...
06/10/15
Liam Salt
Who has the burden of proof?
By Edward Judge - Partner, Restructuring & Insolvency In a situation where one creditor's proof of debt is questioned by a separate,...
18/01/22