A number of MPs have said the Government’s flagship planning laws have led to “inappropriate and unwanted” building developments across the UK.
European court says “obesity could be a disability”
The EU’s highest court has ruled that obesity can constitute a disability in certain circumstances, setting a precedent which could have major repercussions for employers across the continent.
New IP laws may affect design rights
A senior judge has warned that recent changes to intellectual property laws may lead to a shift in what the law considers “designs”.
Couples push for a change in marriage laws
Thousands of couples are this week waiting for news about whether “humanist weddings” are to be given legal status.
Heroism bill passes House of Lords
The Heroism bill has survived another round of attempts by the House of Lords to have key clauses removed.