Off-payroll working in the private sector - reforms to IR35 have now come into force
Organisations engaging contractors through PSCs, should be aware that significant reforms to the off-payroll working rules - or IR35 – took effect on 6 April 2021
21 April 2021
Government launches a new UK Digital Strategy
On 1 March 2017, the government launched its UK Digital Strategy which is intended to make the UK a leading digital economy. We set out an overview of the strategy and what it means for businesses.
07 March 2017
Ping fined for anti-competitive online sales restrictions
This case reinforces the importance of retailers’ ability to sell products online and comes after a string of cases where suppliers have sought to restrict retailers’ online activities.
24 November 2017
Oco Limited and others v HMRC: lessons for trustees exercising discretionary powers
This recent judgment provides guidance as to what a trustee must consider when exercising a discretionary power of appointment and commentary on the distinction between bare and discretionary trusts.
06 September 2017
Obligation to sell into an Overage Agreement – does it go without saying?
We explain the recent decision in Sparks v Biden [2017] in which the High Court held a term should be implied into an option agreement requiring the developer to sell within a reasonable time.
28 November 2017
Government consults on reforms to water regulation
Defra has published a consultation on proposals to improve and modernise regulation of water resources in England, including reforms to abstraction licensing.
04 February 2019
Nuclear safeguards in the UK
This articles examines the key nuclear safeguards currently applicable in the UK, including the Euratom and IAEA safeguards.
26 June 2017
National Policy Statement for water resources and thresholds for water NSIPs – an update
Defra is revising proposals to amend the type and size of water resources infrastructure within the definition of NSIP in the Planning Act 2008.
17 October 2018
Permission in principle applications for small-scale residential development
A procedure enabling applications for permissions in principle for small-scale residential development is due to apply from 1 June 2018. Here is an overview for local authorities and developers.
23 January 2018
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
Industrial to residential permitted development right: what is the impact?
A new permitted development right came into force on 1 October 2017. The new right (Class PA) allows owners to change light industrial units to residential dwellings without planning permission.
26 October 2017
GDPR: what are the data protection priorities for pension trustees?
Pension scheme trustees have been working hard to towards compliance with GDPR but most still have a “to do” list. We consider the priorities.
11 July 2018