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This article revisits the significant changes and ongoing challenges in care homes following the landmark Cheshire West ruling.
Stay up to date with recent employment case law developments as Katie Adams explores the significant decisions that are shaping the legal landscape of workplace rights and responsibilities.
The government has recently confirmed a 5.5% pay award for school teachers and leaders, effective from September. This decision follows the recommendations of the independent pay review body and will apply uniformly across all pay points and allowances.
Nominations for The Leeds Digital Festival Awards, hosted by tech podcast byProduct Live and Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway, are now officially open.
In the fast-evolving landscape of the UK tech sector, leveraging the immigration system to attract top talent is more crucial than ever.
This month has seen an influx of employment law legislation changes — but what do employers need to be aware of?
The upcoming changes to the enforcement powers of local planning authorities, and the simplification of al fresco dining licensing represent shifts in England's urban and commercial planning landscape that developers should take note of.
A shake up to the immigration rules which will have a fundamental impact on the way in which UK employers use the Skilled Worker visa to recruit non-UK nationals into skilled roles is coming.
In this planning update we look at the three key changes across the sector concerning Hillside park, nutrient neutrality and a new pre-application service for National Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Disagreements between directors and shareholders can be a major headache for any business. Whether it's clashing personalities, concerns over strategy, or allegations of wrongdoing, these disputes can quickly stall progress and damage the company's health. If you're facing such a situation, you're not alone.
Not in itself, no. What I am referring to here, of course, are the recent headlines proclaiming: "Employer's must make reasonable adjustments for women going through the menopause"... Or snappier titles depending on where you get your news from.
AI is a highly flexible technology. It can be used in manufacturing and agriculture, just as much as in medicine, consumer marketing and recruitment.
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
How do you ensure that any artificial intelligence you are using, or developing throughout your business has data protection 'baked-in'?
If you are a UK-based employer looking to hire skilled workers from overseas, you will need to apply for a sponsor licence.
Recruiting staff from overseas can be an effective strategy for UK care homes to address staffing shortages and bring in diverse skill sets and perspectives.
This month we take a closer look at three of the projects that employers may be considering as part of their annual review: equal pay audits, gender pay gap reporting, and the relatively new concept of ethnicity pay gap reporting.
Industrial action NEU members vote to accept 6.5% teacher pay deal and the union confirms further strikes will not…
No employer relishes having to contemplate the dreaded 'R-word'. However, whilst redundancies are generally viewed as the last resort in response to business pressures, most organisations will at some point find themselves in a position of having to explore potential redundancies.
Data sharing There is new Department for Education (DfE) guidance regarding data sharing in schools. The use of personal…
According to a 2020 report from UK-based tech for good developer, Culture Shift, 46% of Britain's workforce think that EDI should be more of a priority in the workplace, and think that their employer could do more when it comes to diversity.
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The Government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Working Time Regulations 1998 to address the fallout from the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel.
In this video we are joined by Guy Robertson Co-Founder & CEO of Dittolo and Emily Pearson, Managing Director of Our Mind’s Work, to discuss the best methods of targeting your mental health and wellbeing support strategies, in order to provide the most benefit to the individuals at your organisation.
In April 2021 we heard about the formation of the European Super League. Most sports fans will probably recall this being a pretty shocking and at times confusing story. For many though those emotions were fleeting because the ESL seemed to die a quick death. But has it really?
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
Recently, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on the calculation of holiday pay for casual workers in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel.
On 4th July 2022, the Government launched the new National Deprivation of Liberty Court ('NDOLC'), in an attempt to address the increasing number of applications in relation to authorisation of the deprivation of a child's liberty.
Ward Hadaway has been recognised with a national award for its work in improving the sustainability of its early talent recruitment processes.
Getting a divorce can be a daunting prospect for many people. As well as having to deal with the breakdown of your marriage, you are now faced with the stress of going through a divorce.
The legislation itself has expanded the meaning of domestic abuse, incorporating a definition of controlling and coercive behaviour with…
This Nutshell looks at the proposals for changing the regulations enabling a challenge to a procurement decision.
After a very long wait for creditors during a difficult economic period, the restrictions placed on Winding Up actions, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, have expired on 31 March 2022.
Currently any serious safety incidents that arise within NHS Organisations should be considered in accordance with the Serious Incident Framework, which was introduced back in March 2015.
Important changes have been made to the classification of commodity codes which will affect all businesses importing and exporting goods (the UK's 2022 Integrated Tariff (incorporating the World Customs Organisation (WCO) changes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System ("HS2022")).
During these unusual times, we are all having to adapt to what has become the 'new normal' and implement changes in how we carry out civil cases.
Dismissal for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is fair says the Employment Tribunal in the case of Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Limited.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced on the 18th January 2022 the launch of the Social Housing White Paper Professionalisation Review.
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
During the Covid-19 pandemic there have been several government support measures to help support businesses.
Following on from the recent decision in Lloyd -v- Google the High Court in Johnson -v- Eastlight Community Homes Ltd [2021] EWHC 3069 (QB) has dealt another blow to claimants and their lawyers, by holding that a low value data breach claim issued in the High Court was opportunistic and an abuse of process.
The introduction of no fault divorce is due to come into effect in April 2022, changing the way that couples demonstrate to the court that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.
Many in-house lawyers aren't employment law specialists, but that doesn't mean that they aren't asked to advise on employment-related issues.
There have been two recent amendments to the Public Procurement Regulations as summarised below: one very important change that applies to NHS England and NHS Foundation Trusts is described at the end of this nutshell.
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
As part of our ongoing series Inspiring Growth, Lanchester Group of Companies’ managing director Tony Cleary reveals how placing sustainability at the heart of its agenda supports not only the planet, but profits too.
Dr Chris Barclay is the Founder and Director of Evolve8 Coaching, working with organisations to strengthen their capability and culture. Partnering with the Health and Wellbeing group, a partnership of Ward Hadaway, Wellbeing Works and NPH Group, he shares the core principles of organisational resilience, how to build resilient habits and explores the benefits it can bring business both large and small.
Di Keller is diversity and inclusion lead at Northumbria Police, Alyson Malach is director of Equality and Diversity UK and Lisa Charles-Jones is HR director at Parkdean Resorts. Partnering with the Ward Hadaway employment team, they share their insights and tips for creating a more diverse workforce and explore the business benefits it can bring.
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses, recognising and rewarding their outstanding achievements in the fields of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).
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Ward Hadaway has teamed up with Scaleup North East to help companies impacted by the coronavirus outbreak plan how to get back to business.
Ward Hadaway has joined businesses from across the UK in an initiative to help Britain and its most vulnerable citizens to pull through the coronavirus crisis.
Below you will find brief summaries of the guidance that has been published in relation to the protocols to be applied to the civil justice system during the current pandemic.
Coronavirus queries are coming in thick and fast as employers try to grapple with how to handle the virus without disrupting business.
On the evening of 17 March 2020 the Government announced the decision to delay the implementation of the IR35 changes in the private sector by one year to 6 April 2021.
Following the first of the Government's daily COVID-19 briefings we have cancelled all Ward Hadaway hosted events.
The Subpostmasters’ court action against the Post Office recently concluded.
Ward Hadaway’s plot sales team has posted another record year after successfully concluding the sales of thousands of new homes in 2019.
After much speculation the Government has finally issued some details of the new points-based immigration system that will be in place from 1 January 2021.
When new Practice Directions were brought into force on 1 December 2017 to accompany new Court of Protection Rules, there was no corresponding update for Practice Direction 9E, which was withdrawn.
A recent case has highlighted the risk of employees inadvertently creating legally binding contracts by email.
On the evening of 17 March 2020 the Government announced the decision to delay the implementation of the IR35 changes in the private sector by one year to 6 April 2021.
On 21 January 2020, the ICO published its final Age Appropriate Design Code (the "Code"), which sets out 15 standards that online services should meet to protect children's privacy.
Agreeing on contact arrangements for parents and children during the Christmas period can be a difficult process for some separated families.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that financial service providers' poor pension advice has left thousands set to lose out on a larger pension fund than they were originally entitled to.
This seminar is fully booked. To be added to the waiting list, please contact Chloe Atkinson on chloe.atkinson@wardhadaway.com or 0330 137 3017
Ward Hadaway is partnering with IN4.0 Group and the University of Central Lancashire, supporting the delivery of a groundbreaking disruptive innovation accelerator programme, IN4.0 ACCESS.
Super League, in partnership with law firm Ward Hadaway, has opened nominations on its website for a new honour to be presented at the Betfred Super League Awards on October 6.
Ward Hadaway has again been ranked as the busiest dealmakers in the North East, according to the latest Experian MarketIQ legal volume rankings which tracks M&A deals valued at more than £500,000 over the first half of 2019.
The Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) is used to work out the size of the lump sum that victims receive from insurers. The current rate is set at -0.75% which has been in place since the Government changed it from 2.5% in February 2017.
In Chief Constable of Norfolk v Coffey, the Court of Appeal considered whether an employer had discriminated against an employee because of a perceived disability.
Leading commercial law firm Ward Hadaway has completed its 10th academy conversion for Co-operative Academies Trust over the past 12 months.
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
Welcome to this, our latest Brexit round-up. Each week we provide a succinct round-up of the latest news surrounding the Brexit process, so you can keep abreast of the issues which are likely to affect your organisation.
"Fix my legal spend, save me time, and give me high quality legal advice" is the clear message coming from key decision-makers in the SME sector.
It's probably one of the most famous food products in the world, so it definitely came as a surprise when the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) decided to uphold an application from Irish burger restaurant chain, Supermac's for McDonalds' EU trade mark of 'Big Mac' to be revoked. The seemingly bizarre result of this is that McDonald's has lost its EU-wide trade mark relating to possibly its most iconic product.
The North East's fastest growing companies need to be confident when approaching their bank for finance, according to organisers of the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 for 2018.
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway is supporting local businesses as part of the Scaleup North East Accelerator initiative.
Ward Hadaway’s Corporate team continues to expand to meet growing demand across the SME sector.
As part of Ward Hadaway’s 30th anniversary celebrations, more than 50 of our people will team up this September to run a non-stop relay between our offices in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle – all in the name of charities COCO and Greggs Foundation!
Please note that this event is now fully booked. To be added to the waiting list, please contact Chloe Atkinson on chloe.atkinson@wardhadaway.com
TODAY we reveal the businesses which have made it into the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 for 2018, the comprehensive list of the region's fastest-growing companies.
Value for Money (VFM) is the standard by which the HCA regulates the performance of registered providers in terms of performance of their functions economically, efficiently and in a manner that value is obtained from social housing investment.
As part of its wider consideration of e-commerce, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched another investigation of the use of retail "Most Favoured Nation" clauses on price comparison websites.
WARD Hadaway has been named Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the North East Insider Dealmakers Awards 2017.
Please note this seminar is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Ashleigh Chisholm at ashleigh.chisholm@wardhadaway.com.
WARD Hadaway has advised on the sale of a cutting edge creative design studio which works for leading global companies.
The Corporate team at Ward Hadaway in Manchester has advised on a multi-million pound investment in the healthcare sector.
The availability of finance is undoubtedly one of the major challenges faced by young and growing businesses.
The Corporate team at Ward Hadaway has advised on a private equity investment in tenant referencing and insurance provider Van Mildert Landlord and Tenant Protection Limited.
HOUSEBUILDER Eccleston Homes proved to be hot property by winning two awards at the Ward Hadaway Greater Manchester Fastest 50 Awards 2017.
The recent wave of cyber attacks has hit private and public sector organisations in the UK and across the world.
TODAY is the day when we reveal the businesses who have made it into the Ward Hadaway Greater Manchester Fastest 50 2017 – the comprehensive list of the region’s fastest-growing companies.
ADVISERS from law firm Ward Hadaway have been praised for their role in the secondary management buy-out of an outdoor clothing company.
TV and consumer electronics maker Hisense UK put itself in the picture with a double win at the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards 2017.
Today we reveal the businesses who have made it into the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 2017 – the comprehensive list of the region’s fastest-growing companies.
GPs are being warned that practices are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters.
In line with its commitment to implement new apprenticeship arrangements from next May, a raft of documentation was published on 25 October 2016 on GOV.UK. Publications from the Department for Education (DfE) and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) set out in considerable detail how levy and apprenticeship training will interact as the Government looks to drive up both quality and quantity in apprenticeships.
THE Head of Corporate at leading North law firm Ward Hadaway has been named the Corporate Lawyer of the Year.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway is helping technology companies across the North to bring the best talent from across the world into the country.
European Union Trade Marks (EUTMs) and Community Design Rights (CDRs) currently provide intellectual property protection across the European Union, including the UK. How will this be affected by the UK's vote to leave the EU?
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has played a major role in the £17m extension of a multi-million pound venture capital fund which has already helped hundreds of businesses.
TRANSPORT smartcard specialist ESP Systex proved to be the prime mover amongst Yorkshire's privately owned companies with a double win at the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards 2016.
PROMISING students from Newcastle University have secured bursaries and work experience placements at leading law firm Ward Hadaway.
PEOPLE power was the order of the day at the Ward Hadaway Greater Manchester Fastest 50 Awards 2016 with recruitment specialist Silven Recruitment winning two awards.
TODAY is the day when we reveal the businesses who have made it into the Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 2016 – the comprehensive list of Yorkshire’s fastest-growing companies.
Elaine Chan, Partner in the Commercial Litigation team at Ward Hadaway, looks at what manufacturers can do if products turn out to be faulty.
A FAST-GROWING car parts maker in County Durham is set for further expansion after being snapped up by a global supply chain specialist.
Investors in Secured Energy Bonds may be at risk of losing money as the scheme, which promised a 6.5% annual return, has now gone into administration.
A COMPANY which has become one of the UK's leading sellers of refurbished computer equipment has received a six-figure funding boost.
PROPERTY developer S Harrison Group triumphed at the 2015 Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards.
TANKER leasing specialist Multistar Container Transport Limited proved to be the prime mover at the 2015 Greater Manchester Fastest 50 Awards.
Due to unforeseen circumstances this seminar has been cancelled. Should you have any queries, please contact Ashleigh Chisholm on 0191 204 4046 or ashleigh.chisholm@wardhadaway.com
Are you a school that hasn't become an academy? Would you like to know more about your school's options for academy status and how to work with other schools and academies?
CREATIVE and digital businesses looking to fund their ventures can get the low-down on some of the options available at a special free event supported by Ward Hadaway later this month.
With an increasing number of schools and academies recognising the benefits of internet based IT systems, the Department for Education (DfE) has issued guidance to reduce the complexity associated with understanding whether a Cloud service meets UK data protection requirements.
Many growing businesses still regard bank lending as their main source of funding when it comes to finance for their companies.
A TECHNOLOGY company which specialises in providing managed IT services for a range of public and private sector customers is set for further expansion after investment from the Finance for Business North East Angel Fund.
THE Finance for Business North East Angel Fund has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 50th investment.
TWO of the North West’s most experienced Corporate lawyers have joined the Manchester office of law firm Ward Hadaway.
A DIGITAL marketing agency which provides online ordering services for takeaways and restaurants has been boosted with an investment from the Finance for Business North East Angel Fund.
A COMPANY making money-off voucher books for local goods and services has secured backing from the Finance for Business North East Fund.
Law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a seven-figure investment in a national coaching and business support specialist.
A CUTTING edge hi-tech company has secured an investment boost to help it develop its artificial intelligence technology.
A CUTTING edge hi-tech company has secured an investment boost to help it develop its artificial intelligence technology.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised on an investment in a Teesside healthcare specialist.
WARD Hadaway was the most active deal-making North East law firm of last year, an independent survey has revealed.
THE companies who are helping to drive Yorkshire's economic recovery will come under the spotlight this spring with the return of the Yorkshire Fastest 50.
The excitement is mounting as the inaugural Greater Manchester Fastest 50 starts to take shape.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a private equity-backed secondary buyout at an SME support service provider.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has extended the international services it offers to clients by becoming a member of the world's leading multi-disciplinary alliance of professional services firms.
APPLIED Graphene Materials plc has raised £11m with its debut on the stock market today (Weds).
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised on the stock market flotation of Applied Graphene Materials plc.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised equity investor Total Capital Partners on its backing of the buy-out of Meter Provida Ltd (MPL), a supply-chain management firm serving the gas metering industry, from its parent company Fusion Group Ltd.
The Manchester office of Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has advised on a £1.625m investment which will help create jobs at an innovative manufacturer.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised long-standing client Express Engineering on an investment by private equity company LDC.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has helped a North East venture capital fund reach a major landmark.
Sarah Crilly (pictured), Associate in the Family and Matrimonial team at Ward Hadaway, looks at what happens in the event of a dispute between separated partners over children's schooling.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised on an investment deal in the healthcare sector.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised global specialist recruitment company Nigel Frank International on a £22m investment in the business by ISIS Equity Partners and HSBC Bank plc.
CORPORATE experts from Ward Hadaway have provided advice to The North West Fund for Biomedical, managed by SPARK Impact, on its investment in Perfectus Biomed, a company which uses bacteria testing to help develop new healthcare products.
Law firm Ward Hadaway has provided legal advice to The North West Fund for Venture Capital, managed by Enterprise Ventures, on its investment in Deposit Sense Limited, a company which provides a software package designed for Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs).
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has advised equity investor Growth Capital Partners on its purchase of international healthcare communications firm Fishawack in a deal worth £13m.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has advised on the second in a series of pioneering green power developments across the North.
LAW firm Ward Hadaway has expanded its Corporate team in Manchester with the appointment of Harriet Sutherland.
The Government has published its long-heralded White Paper on State Pension reform. As with all reforms, there will be winners and losers from the changes, and the debate has already begun as to who falls into what category.
R&D tax credits represent a key method for creative and digital businesses and other companies who invest in their ideas to access additional funding.
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