From 1 April 2022, new legislation comes into effect regarding the use of red diesel and rebated fuels, which has been used in a variety of industries often associated with agriculture and construction.
Is retrofitting homes the silver bullet for net zero?
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Our construction team looks at whether retrofitting homes could help achieve Government plans for net zero by 2050 and a 78% reduction in harmful emissions by 2035.
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is a process that requires a judge to assess the lawfulness of a particular decision or course of action taken by a public body, such as a local authority, court, tribunal, health service provider or a central government department and agency. A judicial review is an investigation and a judgment on the way in which that decision has been reached, rather than being a ruling about the outcome.
The Law Commission has recently published a report and draft bill on modernising Wills law. If the recommendations are implemented, this will have wide ranging implications for both preparing Wills and determining their validity.
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Paul Davies
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Lawyers welcome new funding for social housing retrofit
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Banking and financial services
Specialist social housing lawyers have welcomed news that the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and two major UK banks have plans to release £1bn of funding to accelerate social housing retrofit in the UK.
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Bethan Evans
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Proposed Reforms to Benefit Homeowners in England and Wales
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A new bill to reform the housing market was announced in the King’s Speech. Gabrielle Roberts, Senior Associate in Clarke Willmott’s Property Litigation team listened in to report on what was said and the potential implications that could arise from the proposed reforms.
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New EPC Regulations – a force for good or unnecessary burden?
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Sarah Manley, Partner who specialises in commercial property matters, explores the impact of the proposed new Energy Performance Certificates (“EPC”) regulations on commercial properties.
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