Croydon regeneration plan approved
29th February 2012
The Greater London Authority has approved a scheme aimed at transforming the area surrounding West Croydon Station. The £4.6 million project is part ...
Metal-on-metal hip replacements to be monitored annually for the life
29th February 2012
MHRA advises patients with metal-on-metal hip replacement to be monitored annually for the life Following an investigation from the BBC and the Britis...
Changes to dismissal laws planned
28th February 2012
The Government plans to extend the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from one to two years as part of new legislation that is due to come...
MoD considers army homes change
27th February 2012
A former head of the Army has criticised reports that married soldiers living in military accommodation will be forced to leave their homes amid plans...
Family arbitration scheme unveiled
24th February 2012
A new body which aims to resolve family disputes relating to finance or property outside court has been launched by a group of legal associations. The...
Call for new ‘presumed dead’ law
23rd February 2012
MPs have called for a change in the law to improve the “confusing, costly and emotionally exhausting” process involved in declaring someon...
HS2 councils warn of judicial review
22nd February 2012
Transport Secretary Justine Greening is facing further pressure to back down over plans to create a high-speed rail network. Local authorities affec...
CBI call over redundancy rules
21st February 2012
A leading employers group has told Business Secretary Vince Cable that the 90-day period for consultancy during redundancies of 100 workers or more sh...
HS2 research given green light
20th February 2012
Two scientists have been awarded almost £500,000 by the Government to carry out research into the safety of the HS2 rail project amid claims that the...
Partnership develops west London site
17th February 2012
Commercial property specialist Land Securities has formed a joint venture with the Canada Pension Plan to develop the £1bn Victoria Circle project in...