Rocked and embarrassed by the release of net migration statistics showing that levels have trebled since winning its majority on the back of Brexit that was supposed to reduce them, the Government knew it had to say something to seize back the agenda. Yesterday, James Cleverly, Home Secretary, told the House of Commons what the new “five-point plan” entailed. So what does that mean for businesses and employees?

Martin Oliver, Partner in our Contentious Probate team, answers the question; is contesting a will ever successful?

In these monthly updates, Rebecca Mushing brings together essential news, trends, and insights from the world of planning and development.

Whether you are a public body looking for providers of goods or services, or a potential provider trying to obtain a contract to supply these, something may go wrong during the process.

In a bid to revolutionise public procurement, the Procurement Bill (the Bill) aims to reduce complexity, increase flexibility, and promote transparency over public spending. This article explores the wider implications of this ambitious legislation, discussing both the challenges and opportunities it presents.

For several decades has assumed that there is no limitation on the period within which minority shareholders can bring an unfair prejudice claim. But the Court of Appeal has now held that statutory limitation does apply to this remedy, and that the exact period of limitation depends on the type of relief being asked for. This has implications for all company directors and shareholders involved in corporate disputes.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Governments (MHCLG) consultation on the proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (“NPPF”) has now closed (the ‘consultation’). Time will tell whether the proposed changes have been well received and what the responses are. In the meantime, we review some of the proposals relating to brownfield passports and the new grey belt designation in more detail.

This article clarifies where the law currently stands and highlights some factors that decision makers might consider when determining whether a holiday let is a material change of use requiring planning permission.

The UK’s tightening immigration rules now make it harder for those who entered illegally to gain citizenship. New guidance on the "Good Character" requirement, effective from February 2025, introduces stricter assessments, particularly impacting asylum seekers and long-term residents. While some discretion remains, the policy shift could reshape naturalisation for years to come. Read on to understand the implications and what this means for future applicants.

The Procurement Act 2023 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 have now been in effect for six weeks - and what an interesting six weeks they have been!