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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Stress awareness month | Health and Safety Executive updates RIDDOR guidance | Government invest £1.5million into innovative occupational health services

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Building Safety Act update: transition period coming to an end | New Occupational Health Taskforce | RIDDOR review

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Under Construction: Legal developments within the UK Construction Industry | March 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:20:33 +0000

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Significant remediation contribution order awarded against building owner, Building Safety Levy, biodiversity net gain, and the 'Long Term Plan for Construction'

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Consultation launched on standard tiers under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | ONS report reminds businesses of importance of mental health | Building safety update

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First-Tier Tribunal rules against building owner in first contested remediation contribution order

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:39:17 +0000

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'Just and equitable test' when requiring a party to contribute to remediating costs under the Building Safety Act 2022

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What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000

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Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

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What's on the horizon for English real estate in 2024?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:37:10 +0000

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Expect more focus on sustainability, transparency and building safety and significant reforms for residential property

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | Higher risk buildings | Keep mental health of your people on the business agenda

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:07:56 +0000

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King's Speech – health and safety aspects | HSE publishes annual work-related ill health statistics | Ministerial statement on transitional arrangements for second staircase in residential buildings

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:16:04 +0000

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New building safety regime | Government guidance for people with duties under fire safety laws | EU Parliament approves new rules to protect workers from exposure to asbestos

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:11:37 +0100

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HSE to inspect construction sites from September | Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October 2023 | Regulations on new building control framework

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The new dutyholder regime for the construction of buildings in England

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:51:14 +0100

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New duties to be imposed on those responsible for commissioning, designing and carrying out the construction of new buildings

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Long-awaited clarity received on building control for higher-risk buildings in England

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:57:50 +0100

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Impact on costs and delay for programmes remains a concern for industry

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How does the Building Safety Act 2022 impact lending in England?

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:10:59 +0100

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The overhaul of the safety regime for high-rise residential buildings in England introduces new considerations for lenders

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:27:55 +0100

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Fire safety responsibilities under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 | Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October 2023 | Registration of residential high-rise buildings by October 2023

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Reviewing our UK business law predictions for 2023: how are we doing at the half-way point?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:56:45 +0100

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We examine how our predictions have turned out in practice, and what to watch out for as autumn draws nearer

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Rental and safety reforms spark debate for the UK real estate 'living' sector

Thu, 04 May 2023 13:53:26 +0100

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Investors, developers and operators are assessing the implications of a renters' reform bill and the Building Safety Act

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Owners of higher risk buildings in England face registration requirements

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:27:51 +0100

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New obligation to register with Building Safety Regulator: 30 September deadline for existing buildings

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:44:05 +0000

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Developers given six weeks to sign contract to fix unsafe buildings | Risks posed by falling trees | Building Safety Act 2022: government publishes consultation response and releases draft legislation

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:26:32 +0000

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Building safety | The Building Safety Act | Fire safety

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UK business law predictions for 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:39:26 +0000

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As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect

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A look ahead for UK real estate in 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:19:33 +0000

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The new year will be a busy one – including the implementation of new regimes for overseas ownership of UK real estate, energy efficiency and building control

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Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:26:04 +0100

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HSE to investigate musculoskeletal disorders in construction sector | First legal action brought against freeholder for defective cladding | New WISH guidance on machinery safety in waste and recycling

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Health and safety | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:50:06 +0100

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Coroner reforms in the UK: what happened this summer? | HSE to investigate businesses where materials that contain silica are used | Government refuse to commit to 40-year deadline to remove all asbestos from non-domestic buildings

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The Building Safety Act 2022: what building owners and developers need to know

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:22:34 +0100

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The bill has received Royal Assent but many provisions require secondary legislation and are not set to come into force for 12 to 18 months

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