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Planning Committees rebel against new National Scheme of Delegation

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Gordon Nardell KC to join Michelmores to lead new international arbitration and trade offering

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Proposed reform of empty Dwelling Management Orders: What landlords need to know

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Statutory powers of entry: A welcome result for landowners

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The National Planning Policy Framework 2026

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One authority, one plan? England’s Local Government shake-up confirmed

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Commons grazing: implications of the Dartmoor commoners case

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The likely effects of the new call-in Direction

Houses and fields shown from the sky by drone give a unique perspective on UK life on the suburbs

Revised draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) released

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The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 heralds major planning regime change

Corporate

2026 = “complex property mix” – retailers and consumer brands will need to address a number of commercial property changes in 2026

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High Court offers guidance on ‘outdated’ versions of Natural England’s Biodiversity Metric

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Whistleblowing Protection: Not just for current employees

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Significant changes to the Graduate visa – impact on UK businesses  

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UK National Security risks for UK and international acquirers – update 2025

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