Financial advice firm consolidation set to continue in 2024
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Banking and financial services
Ed Foulkes, who specialises in mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry, believes consolidation shows no signs of slowing down in 2024.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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Green Paper: Transforming Public Procurement – The UK Government’s response to consultation
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Overall, there was a high level of support for the proposed reforms. The ambition and breadth of the package of proposals were recognised alongside the significant scale of change to the procurement regime.
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High volumes of pension transfer complaints against IFA S&M Hughes
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Many complaints against S&M Hughes who advised steel workers to transfer BS pensions to personal pensions. Call 0800 422 0221to speak to a pension transfer solicitor.
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At Clarke Willmott, hybrid working is here to stay. When you join us, you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.
As usual, the annual increase to statutory employment rates and limits will take effect in April and there are several employment law deadlines to be aware of.
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ISG going into administration has sent shockwaves through the construction industry. It is estimated that ISG owes £70 million to suppliers in unpaid debts and concerns have been raised about existing projects and the potential impact it has for continuing development and costs.
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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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Judge tells CQC to reconsider inspection report and rating due to “real possibility” of bias
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Corporate and commercial law
In a recent case the judge ordered the CQC to reconsider an inspection report and rating due to the apparent bias of an inspector. This shows a way to challenge inspection reports, ratings and enforcement action against care homes, even though the case involved private hospitals.
Written by
Kirill Bingham
and
Bridget Sanger
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We know that COVID-19 has led to an intensified use of green spaces. Whilst public rights of way were largely able to cope with the increased footfall in the first lockdown, the onset of winter weather has caused many to deteriorate.
