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A Turning Point for Commercial Leases

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29th April.  One of its less scrutinised effects is the abolition of upwards ...
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New BNG Exemption Explained

The government has confirmed its intention to introduce a new area-based exemption from mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for certain small development sites in England. ...
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Recruiting the best talent

Whatever age you are, there will be a point in your life where you will be looking for a job. Perhaps as a school or ...
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Giving nature a helping hand

Staff from Sheldon Bosley Knight’s Shipston office used one of their volunteer “golden” days to support the wider community. The team swapped their office shoes ...
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Planning reform 2026: Why planning applications must be ‘appeal-ready’ from day one

From April 1, 2026 (not an April Fools), significant changes to the written representations appeal process will come into force in England. As this route ...
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Farming grants 2026 – what you need to know

There is some good news for farmers thanks to a raft of schemes and funding which can be accessed and applied for. In essence, it ...
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