Environmental news round up - 28 July 2023
Thought for the day: Politics v The Environment (Again)
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Government waters down proposed new duty to prevent sexual harassment
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill was introduced last year as a Private Members Bill and is supported by the...
The Long Term Plan for Housing: Let the consultations begin!
Hot on the heels of yesterday's "Long Term Plan for Housing", DLUHC has published not one, but two, of its promised consultations:
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Environmental news round up - 21 July 2023
CCC report says no local authorities in England believe their climate plans are fully aligned with the UK’s net zero targets
A report...
LURB in the Lords: An end of term report. The Infrastructure Levy, Hillside hope and no news on nitrates
The last few days of a Parliamentary term are always marked by deck-clearing, decision-making and high drama. The run-up to this summer...
Government abandons legislation that would have protected workers from third party harassment
Under our current laws, it can be difficult for workers to bring successful claims against their employers for harassment they experience...
Ambush Marketing and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: legal considerations for sponsors and non-sponsors
The FIFA Women's World Cup has now kicked off and as a sports enthusiast and legal professional, I'm really looking forward to seeing how...
Fixed recoverable costs in commercial litigation: a blessing or a curse for businesses?
As a business, if you find yourself either pursuing or defending Court proceedings, a primary concern is likely to be how much the...
Data breach – essential steps to protect pensions information and data
The recent cyber-attack suffered by Capita may have affected up to 350 UK Pension Funds and tens of thousands of pension scheme members....
McDonald's: sector expert highlights two legal considerations
Earlier this this year we discussed McDonald's has reached a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission under...
'Boot Camp' initiative to tackle hospitality staff shortages: Irwin Mitchell's expert shares support with reservations
I broadly welcome the government's proposed hospitality ‘boot camp’ initiative, however it's worth noting that the term ‘boot camp’ may...
Money troubles: Another NHS infrastructure funding case reaches the High Court
Next week, the High Court will hear its second judicial review challenge to a planning permission brought by an NHS Trust in under a...
Environmental news round up - 14 July 2023
‘Reckless’ Pollution Incident Results in a £3.3 million Fine for Thames Water
Thames Water was fined £3.3 million fine last week (4th...
Have your say: new Acas consultation on handling flexible working requests
Acas has recently launched a consultation on its Draft Code of Practice – handling flexible working requests. The updated Code of...
Breaking news: employers can't engage agency staff to cover striking workers
Last year the government rushed through legislation which revoked the prohibition on employers using agency workers to cover the work of...
Diving into the controversy: The pros and cons of deep sea mining
The controversy around deep sea mining featured has been in the news again this week with proposals to allow deep sea mining to go ahead...
Quincecare Duty - Bank's duty restated and reinforced
The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous judgment yesterday (12 July 2023) in the case of Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC [2023] UKSC 25...
Karen Carney's game-changing blueprint: Elevating women's football to new heights
In the lead up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Karen Carney MBE has published the findings and recommendations of her review into...
Navigating the Green Revolution: The legal path to circular and transparent manufacturing
The recent article highlighting the need for manufacturers to embrace visibility and circularity in their operations emphasises the...
Navigating the demise of "Zombie" companies: Implications and strategies for UK businesses
Begbies Traynor, a renowned insolvency specialist and business recovery consultancy, has recently predicted that the UK's "zombie"...
Pensions quarterly update April - June 2023
Recently, Virgin Media and the Trustees of the NTL Pension Plan asked the High Court to decide whether changes made to the Plan in 1999...
Summer Hospitality Blues? Our Immigration Expert Reveals Solutions to Staffing Woes
As an immigration lawyer, I understand the challenges the hospitality sector is facing in terms of skill shortages, particularly as we...
Rewriting LURB: major amendments proposed at Report stage with rumours of more to come
The Levelling-up & Regeneration Bill enters its Report Stage in the House of Lords on Tuesday (11 July).
This is one of the...
New BSI standard for employers wanting to support menstruating and menopausal staff
The British Standards Institute has published a new standard to help employers manage menopause and menstrual health problems of their...
Environmental news round up - 7 July 2023
Could swift bricks become mandatory on all new housing?
That is the hope of many campaigners, and the matter is due to be debated in...
Do you want a more diverse workforce? New government guidance explains how to take positive action and stay on the right side of the law
Many organisations recognise that their workforces are not as diverse as they could be. Research shows that businesses with a healthy...
Holiday pay: can you pay less than a 'week's pay' on termination?
In Connor v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police, the EAT had to determine how much an employee should receive, by way of a payment...
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