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Recent developments and social public works clauses for Welsh construction contracts over £2m
Welsh public bodies and contractors entering into construction or outsourcing contracts with Welsh Government and Welsh public bodies need to be aware of the new socially responsible reporting duties, the new model clauses for works contracts over £2m and the public services outsourcing and workforce code, write Kate Howell and Jan Cumming.
Project Bank Accounts under scrutiny
A new Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decision involving Vale of Glamorgan Council has put project bank accounts in the spotlight. Sasha Pirbhai, William O’Brien, Deniz Agirbas and William Collins analyse the ruling.
Preliminary findings on factual causation and dangerousness
Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent claim against a council over injuries sustained at a skate park.
Upper Tier Tribunal clarifies the scope of “Educational Provision” under ALNET
Martin Jones, Partner and Head of Regulatory, and Laura Zverev, Senior Associate, at Hugh James reflect on the significance of a recent Upper Tribunal decision, which provides important clarification on the boundary between educational provision and health care under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.
Limitation and other arguments in subsidence claims
Tom Danter looks at the lessons from a recent subsidence claim brought against a local authority.
Expanding the scope of socially responsible procurement in Wales
Nicola Cullen analyses key changes introduced earlier this year in relation to socially responsible procurement in Wales.
From spend to social impact – new procurement reporting duties in Wales
From 1 April 2026 procurement reporting in Wales entered a new phase. Alex Christen and Elen Masters look at the key changes.
The duty to meet respite care needs
The Administrative Court in Wales recently declared that a local authority acted unlawfully by failing to meet respite care needs. David Gardner explains why.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – it applies in Wales?!
Dominic Evans considers how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will impact landlords in Wales.
Revisiting habitual residence
Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon) looks at when and how the Court of Protection can revisit habitual residence.
Automatic suspensions under the Procurement Act 2023: the first case
The test for lifting the automatic suspension under Section 102 of the Procurement Act 2023 (“PA23”) has been considered by the Courts for the first time, resulting in confirmation that the new test is significantly different to the American Cyanamid test and the suspension being maintained pending trial. Ed Williams looks at why.
Ordinary residence - Worcestershire revisited?
Peggy Etiebet and Lee Parkhill analyse the amendments to section 117(3) of the Mental Health Act 1983 by the Mental Health Act 2025.
The OIA’s 2026 operating plan: What universities need to know
Trish D’Souza and Olivia James look at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator’s plans for its student complaints scheme and its expansion into Wales.
The Cardiff Airport subsidy control ruling
The UK’s first aviation Subsidy Control case has been decided in favour of the Welsh Government. Alexander Rose considers the key elements of the Competition Appeal Tribunal's decision for public sector lawyers advising upon Subsidy Control matters and explores whether this case will open the door to a wave of further challenges in the aviation sector.
Impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims
A county borough council was recently ordered to pay just 10% of the amount claimed for credit hire charges. Tom Danter explains how the reduction was achieved.
