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Real estate
FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements
Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs
The Built Environment
WhatsApp construction contract held to be binding in English law
Case acts as a reminder of the importance of formalising contracts and actively managing them
The Built Environment
Boost for housing and infrastructure in UK government spending review
Significant cash injection allocated, with more detail for the built environment sector expected in the forthcoming infrastructure and industrial strategies
Defence, Security and Aerospace
Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals
The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement
IT and data
UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be both similar and different to the EU's NIS 2
Businesses can still assess ahead of the UK bill's publication if they could be caught and their potential obligations
Energy and Energy Transition
Government proposes mandatory community benefit and shared ownership schemes to support its clean energy goals in Great Britain
Working paper seeks views on scope and approaches to take to support low carbon energy infrastructure and renewable energy generation
Competition, antitrust and trade
What's in the UK and India's historic trade deal?
After years of on-off negotiation, the deal should unlock significant opportunities for businesses in both countries
Infrastructure services
UK government announces 'Mansion House Accord' to boost private market investments
Government looks to workplace pension industry to increase investment in UK business and major infrastructure projects
Real estate
First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation
The decision highlights the increasing costs sought by site providers and the need for sensible expense management
Real estate
UK Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal of Covent Garden and rules in favour of Cornerstone
Ruling reinforces established practice that nominal consideration is appropriate for multi-skilled visit agreements
Infrastructure
UK Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments and policy updates to further streamline consenting process
Developers will welcome the removal of consultation and authorisation rules but will need to ensure community engagement
Real estate
English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users
Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property
