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From Preparation to Outcome: Understanding CQC Inspections
Why the CQC Investigates The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. This regulatory body investigates providers of

Understanding Personal Criminal Liability of Senior Managers and Directors in the Construction Industry
In the world of construction, the roles of senior managers and directors come with substantial responsibility and significant legal exposure. While organisations can provide a liability shield for

Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025
On Friday 4 July 2025, the UK government introduced the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, which will take effect on 6 April

UK Data Protection Law Reform
Data protection is a central and critical legal obligation for all UK organisations handling personal data. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is also not

The Building Safety Act 2022 – 3 Years On
Work to escalate safety in the construction industry continues following the approval of the Building Safety Act in 2022 (the Act). Statistics confirm that 3

Martyn’s Law – Compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 was made law on 3 April 2025, introducing a comprehensive framework to improve public safety by requiring organisations

Marks & Spencer cyber attack: Business continuity and legal fallout explained
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the iconic British multinational retailer, recently suffered a cyber attack that underscores a critical truth in today’s digital economy: no organisation,

Fail to Prepare, prepare to fail – A look at the fall out for businesses following the Power Blackout in Spain and Portugal
When the widespread power and internet outage struck the whole of Spain, Portugal and parts of France recently, businesses of all sizes found themselves unexpectedly