‘It is essential that contractors, and anyone hiring contractors or consultants, in the UK understand what could give rise to UK employment law obligations.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th January 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The recent judgment of the TCC in St James’s Oncology SPC Ltd (Project Co) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd and another provides a fascinating commentary on the importance of drafting a building contract that is tailored to deliver the needs of the employer and the end-user.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog , 12th January 2023
‘The UK’s biggest banks are facing 109 class actions across different jurisdictions, 41 of them relating to interest rate swaps, research by City law firm RPC has shown.’
Legal Futures, 13th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A former Premier League star has been jailed today (12 January 2023) for defrauding friends, family members and associates out of £15 million.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 12th January 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘The government has been asked to decide whether to hold the first national public inquiry into mental health deaths.’
BBC News, 23rd January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A rogue landlord who created fake identities and letting agents to keep deposit money in an “elaborate web of misinformation” has been fined.’
BBC News, 13th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A watchdog says a belief among some Home Office staff that migrants are trying to abuse the system is causing “shortcomings” in the care of vulnerable groups in immigration removal centres. The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s (ICIBI) report focuses on the Home Office’s Rule 35 process, calling it “ineffective”.’
The Independent, 12th January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The company that maintains British Airways’ planes has been fined £230,000 after an employee suffered a brain injury near Cardiff Airport.’
BBC News, 12th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman who attacked a 12-year-old boy with a paddle has been given a suspended sentence.’
BBC News, 12th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Performers and creators are making a “pitiful” amount of money from streaming their music online, MPs have said. Musicians should receive a fairer share of revenues and there should be a “complete reset” of the streaming market, according to the digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) committee.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘No action has been taken on almost 90 per cent of complaints against police in England and Wales, figures show. Of over 86,000 allegations handled under an official process in 2021-22, a tiny 0.2 per cent resulted in disciplinary proceedings.’
The Independent, 12th January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A group of Afghan families brought to London after the Taliban took power are taking the government to court because a subsequent move north meant their children had to leave a local school during their GCSE studies.’
BBC News, 22nd January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two West Midlands drug dealers have been jailed for supplying heroin and cocaine to a Welsh village.’
BBC News, 12th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 provides various measures that enable the police in England and Wales to monitor and manage sex offenders living in the local area.’
House of Commons Library, 11th January 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘A Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report has revealed that a care provider commissioned by Cambridgeshire County Council failed to alert a late woman’s family of her deteriorating health and did not contact medical help.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Football banning orders issued in relation to matches in England and Wales have increased notably in the first half of this season compared with the same period last season, according to police figures.’
The Guardian, 12th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In recent years there has been an increased use of Government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withdraw British passport facilities, particularly from those who may be involved in fighting, extremist activity or terrorist training overseas.’
House of Commons Library, 11th January 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘The function of the court is not to provide a playing field for disputes, the presiding judge of the High Court Media and Communication list has warned the claimant in a high-profile libel action.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th January 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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