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Look to the future: Trainees take on 2019
The trainees didn't fare too badly with their 2018 predictions. They doubted England's ability to make it past the group stages of the World Cup, but foresaw how Brexit would dominate the news agenda. They over-optimistically predicted the introduction of automated bundling, but came very close on the value of Bitcoin. Read on to see this year's predictions.
Read moreCan the WTO assist British trade post-Brexit?
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been in the press recently perhaps more than it would like, with concerns being raised about whether its rules would be sufficient to maintain British trade in the event of a "hard Brexit". But what is the WTO, and how does it deal with disputes?
Read moreBrexit - a legal analysis: Competition
The implications for competition law and practice will very much depend on what form of Brexit the UK will end up negotiating. At one end of the spectrum the UK could join the European Free Trade Association and the European Economic Area, an avenue that is likely to generate the fewest changes. If the UK were to seek a total exit, falling back on World Trade Organisation (“WTO”) rules to continue trading with the EU, the potential changes would be more wide-ranging as outlined below.
Read moreBrexit - a legal analysis: IP rights
IP rights in the UK are all influenced and moulded to a greater or lesser degree by European law.
Read moreHealth and Safety Bulletin – September 2024
Welcome to this month's health and safety update, keeping you updated with a round-up of the latest fines, sentences, and environmental news.
Read moreHealth and Safety Bulletin – March 2024
Welcome to this month's health and safety update. View the headlines below or click the pdf at the bottom of the page to read the full articles.
Read moreHealth and Safety Bulletin – August 2023
Welcome to this month's health and safety update. View the headlines below or click the pdf at the bottom of the page to read the full articles.
Read moreHealth and Safety Bulletin – November 2022
Welcome to this month's health and safety update. View the headlines below or click the pdf at the bottom of the page to read the full articles.
Read moreHealth and Safety Bulletin – February 2022
Welcome to this month's health and safety update. View the headlines below or click the pdf at the bottom of the page to read the full articles.
Read moreHealth and safety update - June 2021
Welcome to this month's health and safety update. View the headlines below or click the pdf at the bottom of the page to read the full articles.
Read moreHealth and safety update - September 2020
Welcome to this month's health and safety update. View the headlines below or click the pdf at the bottom of the page to read the full articles.
Read moreCOVID-19 Secure – Government Guidance released
Following Prime Minster Boris Johnson's announcement on Sunday 10 May about limited easing lockdown restrictions, the government published various guidance documents to businesses on 11 May to assist with the process of returning to work.
Read moreHealth and safety update December 2019
Welcome to our December 2019 health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update September 2019
Welcome to our September 2019 health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update June 2019
Welcome to our June 2019 health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update March 2019
Welcome to our March 2019 health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update December 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update September 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update June 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update March 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of our health and safety update where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety update December 2017
Welcome the the latest edition of our Health and safety update, where we look at the health and safety stories that have recently hit the headlines as well as well as the latest fines and sentences that have been handed down.
Read moreHealth and safety law update, December 2016
Welcome to the December issue of our Health & Safety law update.
Read moreHealth and Safety update, September 2016
This edition includes details of Merlin Attractions' £5 million fine following the Smiler crash in 2015 at Alton Towers, in addition to the latest case law and health & safety news.
Read moreNational Grid Gas plc hit with £2m fine for health and safety breach
National Grid Gas plc hit with £2m fine for health and safety breach
Read moreThe Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2024
International law firm, RPC, has been recognised by The Times in its Best Law Firms 2024 report, an annual ranking of the top 250 law firms in England and Wales.
Read moreWhistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently increased award to £250,000 Calls to the CMA hotline have plummeted from 1,442 in 2017 to 427 in 2022
Read moreThe Week That Was - 24 January 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 January 2025
For this week's The Week That Was, we have taken a look back at the top construction cases of 2024, including many that were featured in previous TWTW editions.
Read moreA guide to buying and selling English residential property
We are seeing increased positivity in the English residential property market. In 2024, inflation reached the Bank of England’s 2% target, down from 11.1% in 2022, which was a significant factor in the return of consumer confidence and economic growth. Mortgage rates are falling slightly with approval rates at their highest level since 2022 as buyers continue to respond to increased certainty post-election. Property values are again on the rise while demand continues to outstrip supply.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 10 January 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 December 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 13 December 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 6 December 2024
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 29 November 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 November 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 November 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 November 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 25 October 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 18 October 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 October 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreArchitects' Code reforms – it's important that you have your say!
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is consulting on a proposed new code of professional conduct for architects. The proposed new Code is shorter and simpler, but may be more complex to apply and more onerous. Architects should consider responding to the consultation by the deadline of 12 December 2024.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 4 October 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 27 September 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 September 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 13 September 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 6 September 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 30 August 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRICS disciplinary process: an overview for surveyors
Download our complete guide to the procedure involved in a disciplinary investigation against a chartered surveyor.
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