New employment tribunal rules come into force
New rules aimed at reducing the number of employment tribunals have come into force and could see employers facing fines of up to £5,000. Changes to the law, which came…
Bigger fines on horizon for environmental crimes
I’ve seen many cases over the years where businesses have fallen foul of environmental law because they thought the relatively benign nature of their operations meant it wasn’t something they…
What are the new rules on barn conversions?
Planning minister Nick Boles recently announced new planning rules which make redundant or under-used agricultural buildings eligible for residential change of use. Under the new rules, up to 450 square…