Work and Pensions Minister Mike Penning has written to schools and local authorities in England urging a more common sense approach to health and safety regulations.
Protection Needed For Intellectual Property Legacy
With more possessing valuable property in a digital format, the Law Society has warned that too much intellectual property (IP) is in danger of being lost when its creators die, so is recommending that people leave a “digital legacy”.
New Family Courts
New combined Family Courts have come into being in England and Wales as part of family justice system reforms, in what is seen as “a hugely important change” to family law.
New Law To Ban Invasive Alien Species
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted to bring in legislation that will blacklist invasive alien species in a bid to limit environmental and ecological damage across Europe.
Agricultural Buildings Can Convert To Residential Use
As of April 6 this year, the planning rules in England have been relaxed for the conversion of agricultural buildings to residential use, which should make a difference to the property shortage in the UK as well as breathing life into rural communities.