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Urban Dynamics
Future Foods Update | May 2024
This edition includes new UK guidance on plant-based dairy products, an Austrian case on naming plant-based products, and EU developments
The Built Environment
UK HMRC changes its view on VAT recovery of cladding remediation works
Housebuilders that have voluntarily carried out cladding remediation work welcome HMRC's change of stance
Real estate
Short-term lets in England required to obtain planning permission 'from this summer'
New restrictions on the use of short-term rental residential properties will aim to increase housing supply
Real estate
Long-term land interests and housebuilding: what can be unpacked from the UK CMA's industry findings?
The competition regulator has also launched a follow-up investigation this year into information sharing
Retail and Consumer
UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'
What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?
Real estate
First-Tier Tribunal rules against building owner in first contested remediation contribution order
'Just and equitable test' when requiring a party to contribute to remediating costs under the Building Safety Act 2022
Retail and Consumer
English court finds trade mark valid for oat-based drinks despite use of the term 'milk'
High Court rules that the UKIPO wrongly found mark invalid and did not breach regulation on use of term 'milk'
Urban Dynamics
Future Foods Update | January 2024
This month's edition includes novel food authorisations in Europe, IP in meat terminology, supply of service contracts, venture capital investment
Real estate
What's on the horizon for English real estate in 2024?
Expect more focus on sustainability, transparency and building safety and significant reforms for residential property
Workforce Solutions
EU Platform Work Directive: deal reached on new rules to classify status of platform workers and automated decision-making
Significant changes to employment rights for platform workers likely to affect numerous sectors
Employment and pensions
UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Autumn Statement, stress and disability discrimination and age
Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.
Real estate
The rollout of UK Electronic Communications Code changes continues one year on
What impact are new rules that have been introduced since last December having on network operators and site providers?