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A new law is about to increase the potential liabili­ty insurers face in the UK’s housing sector and could even see some providers exit the sector altogether, writes Insurance Partner, Stephen Netherway.

Status is key in determining individual rights and protections and the new guidance aims to provide clarity to help both individuals know their rights and businesses understand their obligations.

In our October 2021 blog, we discussed the case of Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited. The Court of Appeal has now dismissed an appeal of the EAT decision by Ms Kong.

Issued every three months, the Banking Update provides you with a brief snapshot of what our team have been up to, as well as a look at any big sector updates or changes.

Our latest briefing considers the High Court judgment in Martlet Homes Limited v Mulalley & Co Ltd [2022] EWHC 1813 (TCC).

Workers faced with sweltering temperatures are likely asking the question: is it too hot to work?

The seemingly relentless introduction of new legislation and regulation continues with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations (“FSR”) which come into force in January 2023.

In July 2022 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) held, in the case of Mackereth v The Department for Work and Pensions, that a doctor had not been unlawfully discriminated against by being required to call service users by their preferred pronouns, but that his belief that people cannot change their gender or sex and his lack of belief in “transgenderism” were protected philosophical beliefs under the Equality Act 2010.  

In the face of the cost of living crisis there has been an increase in industrial action across multiple sectors, which seems set to continue and bring an extended period of disruption across the UK. The rail network was brought to a standstill in late June and further strike action is threatened in the rail, air, postal and healthcare sectors.

Welcome to the first edition of our Commercial Contracts Technology and Procurement Quarterly Brief!

Devonshires’ client is a dealer and auctioneer of fine and rare antique and modern coins.

In a recent case before the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), it was held that when considering a claim for constructive dismissal, a fundamental breach of contract can be found even where an employer’s actions do not indicate an intention to end the employment relationship.