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New Procurement Policy Note and Standard Selection Questionnaire
03 April 2023
As from 1st April contracting authorities will be required to use an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) for any tenders issued after that date. Procurement Policy Note 03/23 (New PPN)...
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Striking a balance: navigating legal impacts for local authorities during industrial action
29 March 2023
With significant inflation, impending recession and a cost of living crisis, large swathes of the Great British workforce have sadly seen no alternative than turn to strike action to achieve...
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Unfavourable treatment? Employee’s poor conduct and short temper were not due to his disability
29 March 2023
In the 'unfavourable treatment' case of McQueen v The General Optical Council the EAT recently upheld an Employment Tribunal's decision that an employee's poor and inappropriate conduct and short temper...
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Mental wellbeing support for employees
28 March 2023
A priority for organisations should be mental wellbeing support for employees as multiple studies reveal a deterioration in mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. In addition, recent reports are...
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Tips for managing sickness absence
28 March 2023
Managing sickness absence is crucial for organisations. According to the most recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) report, sickness absence rates in the UK are the highest they’ve been since...
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Blake Morgan advises LDC on investment in Idwal Marine Services
28 March 2023
Leading law firm Blake Morgan advised the Wales & South West team of private equity investor LDC on its significant investment in Idwal Marine Services.
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Local woman celebrates 50 years of service at leading law firm
27 March 2023
Local law firm Blake Morgan is celebrating an impressive milestone for one of its employees, who this year marks 50 years working at the business.
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Solent Freeport – local businesses say collaboration and communication are key to success
21 March 2023
Business leaders in Southampton are confident the Solent Freeport will help to tackle challenges in the region and boost growth.
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Women in Property announces new South Wales Chair
17 March 2023
Blake Morgan Associate Rhiannon Peploe-Williams has been announced as the new Chair of Women in Property South Wales.
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Counsel+ Real estate roundtable – Market update and emerging trends
17 March 2023
Key emerging real estate trends and a market update were on the agenda for a Counsel+ Real Estate roundtable event on 9 March. Partner George Panteli and Legal Director Angela...
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Menopause: How can employers support their staff?
17 March 2023
The recent Government announcement that menopause would not become a new "protected characteristic" under the Equality Act 2010 was disappointing for those who had campaigned for change. The Government's view...
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The Spring Budget: A time to re-think Group Life Assurance design for employers
17 March 2023
The Government's Spring budget delivered on Wednesday 15 March 2023 included an announcement which may result in significant changes in the risk and reward industry relating to the provision of...
