News
Welcome to our news page. Here you will find out what we’re up to and what we think about recent events and future possibilities.
Summary of the National Infrastructure Commission’s Report
The government has published a paper on its overarching vision for the Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford corridor to stimulate economic growth in the national interest.
Summary of Relevant Autumn Budget Announcements for Housing Providers
We were promised a budget that would recognise the importance of solving the housing crisis. We got it. Below we set out the announcements that are likely to be of most interest to our housing provider clients. It is worth noting that a further statement is expected from Sajid Javid tomorrow. We will be sending
Royal Mail v Jhuti – Whistleblowing
The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision of the EAT and confirmed only the mindset of the decision maker is relevant when determining if a decision to dismiss is automatically unfair.
Devonshires raises the bar for IT security
Devonshires has achieved the international information security standard, IS0 27001. The accreditation means that the firm has the highest security controls in place to protect client’s confidential information.
Social Care Compliance Scheme
On 2 November 2017 the government launched the Social Care Compliance Scheme (SCCS).
Devonshires and Clifford Chance jointly shortlisted for ‘Property Team of the Year’
Following a joint entry from Clifford Chance and Devonshires to the British Legal Awards for ‘Property Team of the Year’ we are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted.
Devonshires advise Hyde Housing Association Limited on its £760 million refinancing
Devonshires are delighted to have advised Hyde Housing Association Limited (Hyde) on its £760 million refinancing.
Your 12 point guide to achieving compliance with the GDPR
Download a copy of our 12 point guide to help you build a coherent approach to achieving early compliance in your own organisation.
Telecoms – New Code Coming into Force
One way in which landowners can obtain extra profit is to allow telecoms operators to put masts and other equipment on their land in exchange for rent payments.
Local Authority Influence Regulations brought into force today (16 November)
With a remarkable sprint to the finishing line, the last piece in the deregulatory measures tapestry, the local authority influence regulations, came in to force today.
SME construction firms – 10 steps to avoid late payments
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed that a quarter of SME construction firms have to wait for more than four months for payment from a client or large contractor and less than one third are always paid within 30 days.
First UK interest rate rise in 10 years may impact your business – what could this mean for your business?
Yesterday the Bank of England announced the first interest rate rise in 10 years. The rate has increased from 0.25% to 0.5%.
