Public matters: March 2026
National Planning Policy Framework 2026 consultation: Firm response
Our planning partners respond to the government's draft NPPF consultation - exploring what the proposed changes mean for developers, councils, and communities.
Neighbourhood health framework: Initial observations for social care clients
Our team shares their initial observations on the new neighbourhood health framework - and what it means for local authorities and social care clients.
Navigating PFI expiry and transition: Guide for organisations
With a wave of PFI contracts approaching expiry, our team breaks down what public sector organisations need to know to protect their assets, manage risk and plan ahead.
Upwards-only rent review ban: Potential retrospective impact
A proposed Lords amendment to the upcoming ban on upwards-only rent reviews could have immediate retrospective consequences for commercial leases signed from 17 March 2026. Our team explains what landlords, investors and occupiers need to know now.
Employment law updates
Employment Rights Act (ERA): Implementation timeline
We've outlined the full revised implementation timeline for the Employment Rights Act for employers to take action on the key changes for their organisations.
ERA consultation: Protection from detriment
The government has launched a consultation on how to protect workers who take lawful industrial action from employer detriment. We digest the key reform for unionised employers.
ERA consultation: Collective redundancy
The government is seeking views on the level and methods by which the new organisation-wide threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations is set. We review what is likely to be a big change for employers.
On-demand webinar: Summary of key changes for the Act in April 2026
On 25 March, our employment lawyers cut through the complexity of the Employment Rights Act - covering what's already in force, what's coming next, and what employers need to do to stay ahead.
The Modern Slavery Act 2015: Compliance guide
This guide sets out the key information necessary for preparing a Modern Slavery Statement and the recommended approach to developing one.
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