Comment & Opinion

“Landlords should review their policies and procedures to avoid successful unlawful discrimination challenges under the Equality Act 2010 by tenants, in light of guidance recently given by the High Court in Thiam -v- Richmond Housing Partnership.”

“We look at the latest on cybersecurity, an ambitious EU AI Action Plan, and new consumer protection rules including in the digital space.”

“The logistics sector looks set to benefit from the government’s growth agenda and its ambitions to streamline infrastructure development. Technological innovation in supply chain management and warehousing, along with planning reform and a more strategic approach, mean that this is an exciting time to operate in, and develop for, the sector.”

“Trump’s tariffs and government action on British Steel may indicate turbulent times, but there’s lots to be optimistic about in the manufacturing sector in 2025. Sustainability, flexibility and innovation are driving change and growth.”

“The biotechnology behind precision fermentation is likely to become increasingly visible and its role in food manufacturing will become increasingly important.”

“With Ofgem confirming approval of TMO4+ and NESO publishing its final Gate 2 Methodologies, we provide the latest update on what this means for developers, funders, and the broader energy sector.”

“With the current state of the globalisation of supply chains it is no wonder that Trump’s tariffs have caused trepidation. If nothing else the uncertainty caused serves as a reminder for businesses to understand what their supply chain arrangements require contractually and the importance of flexibility to counter any adverse impacts.”

“Understanding how and when to conduct compliant right to work checks is vital for all companies, in order to avoid civil illegal working penalties, reputational damage and operational issues.”