David Browne
Senior Knowledge Lawyer, UK
Insights
Infrastructure
Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: how did the infrastructure provisions change through the legislative process and what does that mean for developers in England and Wales?
Amendments to the infrastructure provisions benefit developers, but the coming regulations, guidance and wider implementation will be key for success
19/12/2025
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4m
The UK Budget
UK Budget 2025: what it means for the Built Environment
There are few surprises for the sector, as it looks ahead to the progress of planning reforms
28/11/2025
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5m
Infrastructure
What do the changes to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill's nature provisions mean for developers in England?
Environmental Delivery Plans can now assist commenced sites, but strengthening of nature protections has implications for development costs, complexity and...
27/11/2025
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5m
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
16/05/2025
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
How is the UK regulatory landscape set to change?
The government is driving a pro-growth agenda, leading to transformative changes in regulatory operations
27/03/2025
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12m
Knowledge Notes
What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?
Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
13/01/2025
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28m
The Built Environment
What legal developments are on the horizon for the built environment in England in 2025?
Another busy year expected, with significant reforms taking place in a number of areas
13/01/2025
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18m
Real estate
Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals
Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited
19/11/2024
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3m
The UK Budget
UK Autumn Budget 2024: what are the planning announcements affecting housebuilding?
Rachel Reeves's Budget announces investment in housing and a timeline for policy and legislative change
04/11/2024
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3m
Knowledge Notes
The UK government's first 100 days – what measures affecting business have been progressed as anticipated?
We look at some of the significant first legislative steps the new government has taken, while business awaits its first...
11/10/2024
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13m
Knowledge Notes
What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?
As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities
19/07/2024
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22m
Energy and Energy Transition
'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK
The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system
10/07/2024
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4m
