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Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

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The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (‘GCA’).

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How the Subsidy Control Act 2022 has impacted UK social housing sector and regeneration projects

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The UK subsidy control regime is a little over 18 months old, but it is already making its presence felt in the area of social housing and regeneration projects. Procurement and subsidies expert Brendan Ryan looks at its impact.

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How to make nature recovery pay

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BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.

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Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

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Interest rate and inflation “double whammy” could spell the end for indebted businesses, say Evelyn Partners and Clarke Willmott.

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Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways 

Construction
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

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So you think you are paying the national minimum wage?

Employment
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We know from the HMRC’s annual reporting that even the most well-known employers fail to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage. Could you unwittingly be one of them and how can you avoid a nasty surprise if HMRC comes knocking?

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Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm

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Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.

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The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

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Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place. 

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Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.

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What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

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Simone Protheroe discusses the issues in third party agreements for employers and developers to consider before agreeing to obligations that are not fully within their control.

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What next after I have exhausted my credit control procedure?

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If your credit control team requires assistance with pursuing a debt please contact Cathy or her team to discuss how we can assist you further.

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