As strategic programmes are subject to high levels of uncertainty, the National Audit Office (NAO) suggests questions for decision-makers to ask to help identify, analyse and plan for uncertainty.
Claims brought under the Data Protection Act (DPA) and/or General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) have been around for as long as the legislation. Today there is an increase in the frequency of those claims and their overall value.
If the DJ v Barnsley 24 July 2024 position stands, local authorities may see an increase in claims (including historical claims) brought by individuals alleging they were harmed in kinship foster care.
Planning reform was a key part of the change Labour promised before the election and there will be a new Planning and Infrastructure Bill to facilitate it.
The introduction of the fixed costs regime resulted in a decrease of sums paid to claimants in motor injury claims. Now some claims management companies (CMCs) and claimant solicitors are focusing on a more lucrative revenue stream – property disrepair claims.
Research has shown that organisations that embrace flexible working can attract more talent, improve staff motivation and reduce staff turnover. Will the new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 bring order and structure to how we work in a post-pandemic world?