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Homes England exceed housing targets

Homes England exceed housing targets
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Commercial property

It was good to see a bit of positive news in the housing market with figures published by the government last week (20 May) that Homes…

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Clarke Willmott’s guide to getting business ready for new regulation on Corporate Offences and Fraud

Crime & regulatory
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Fraud is the most commonly recorded category of crime in the UK, amounting to around 40 per cent of all reported crime in England and Wales. Now the regulatory landscape around fraud is changing – and businesses will need to be ready.

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Let’s not close the door on humanity

Let’s not close the door on humanity
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Housing management

Those that work in social housing, know how hard social landlord’s resources are stretched and how they strive to perform the best social…

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Do it for the kids

Do it for the kids
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Family law

Like most of the families I work with, my children are at the centre of my world. They motivate me to be better, work smarter and…

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Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments

Financial services litigation
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Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.

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Wild camping is allowed on Dartmoor National Park, holds Supreme Court

Wild camping is allowed on Dartmoor National Park, holds Supreme Court
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Agriculture

On Wednesday 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court released their judgment in Darwall v Dartmoor Park Authority. The Darwalls had appealed the…

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Fraud no more: Ground 5 misrepresentation claims in focus

Fraud no more: Ground 5 misrepresentation claims in focus
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Housing management

Recently, there seems to have been a significant rise in social landlords looking to explore Ground 5 misrepresentation claims. This…

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Do I need a Cohabitation Agreement?

Do I need a Cohabitation Agreement?
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Family law

In today’s world more couples are choosing to live together without getting married. While this lifestyle choice offers flexibility and…

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No need for new “branding exercise” for North West growth, says Clarke Willmott

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Ed Foulkes, head of Clarke Willmott's Manchester office, says the proposed Northern Arc project reflects the recent success of Greater Manchester and the North West as the engine of economic growth in the North.

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Martyn’s Law and the protection of premises

Crime & regulatory
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Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.

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The power of a Mandatory Possession Order

The power of a Mandatory Possession Order
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Housing management

When seeking possession of a property, there are broadly two types of grounds for possession that a Registered Provider landlord can rely…

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