Government response: EU Utilities and Concessions Directives Consultation & Implementation
The Cabinet Office has published its response to the consultations on the draft Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016 which were published last summer.
05 February 2016
Government introduces changes to what constitutes regulated 'financial advice'
The government has passed legislation modifying the definition of 'financial advice' for (most) authorised firms as part of its ongoing initiative to increase the level of support given to consumers.
26 June 2017
GMP equalisation: pragmatic and simpler conversion proposal from DWP
A one-off calculation of actuarial value would lead a pension converted so it is no longer subject to contracting-out legislation.
29 November 2016
Heat in buildings: BEIS calls for evidence on future framework
BEIS has called for evidence on 'A future framework for heat in buildings'.
11 April 2018
Government response to consultation on transposition of EU Procurement Directives
On 30 January 2015 the Cabinet Office published its response to the consultation on the transposition of the new public procurement directives and the draft Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
03 February 2015
High Court allows the SFO to withdraw admission of liability in Tchenguiz brothers case
High Court allows the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to withdraw a previous admission that it had committed trespass as a result of executing unlawful search warrants against the Tchenguiz brothers.
20 June 2013
Care Quality Commission issues its 2019/20 State of Care report
Our healthcare team considers the key points from the CQC’s annual report on the care sector and the challenges it is facing
03 November 2020
Care Quality Commission issues its annual State of Care report
Our healthcare team considers the key points from the CQC’s annual report on the care sector and the challenges it is facing
15 November 2019
Government publishes No Deal Readiness Report
Guidance from the Government issued on 8 October provides information for providers of human medicines and medical device manufacturers
08 October 2019
Healthcare and The Brexit Trade Deal
In this article we highlight some of the key issues facing those operating in the healthcare sector as the UK and EU begin the next chapter of their trading relationship
24 February 2021
New Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework for Independent Healthcare Providers
The new Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework has been launched to strengthen clinical governance in the independent sector and improve the overall quality of care for patients
31 October 2019
Health and safety fines rising in wake of HSE Definitive Guideline
The HSE's 'Definitive Guideline' for sentencing health and safety-related offences has led to an increase in health and safety fines in the construction industry. Will it lead to change in attitudes?
25 January 2017