Cost of Dudley Council’s Local Plan Exceeds Half a Million Pounds Despite Being Outdated Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More
Renters Flock to Get Pets Following New Labour Government Law Friday, June 12, 2026 renters pets legislation tenancy landlords insurance wellbeing companionship labour housing Renters across the country are eagerly embracing pet ownership after the Labour government introduced the Renters’ Rights Act last month. This legislation provides new protections for renters and explicitly stops landlords … Read More
New UK Sick Leave Rule Cuts Waiting Period and Expands Coverage Wednesday, June 10, 2026 sickpay employment uklaw workersrights payroll hr legislation labourparty sickleave economy Starting 6 April 2026, the UK government introduces landmark changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), delivering the most substantial upgrade to workers’ rights in decades. This new rule eliminates the three-day waiting period … Read More
New Dog Walking Rule Introduced from June 29: UK Households Face Fines Up to £500 Monday, June 8, 2026 dogwalking fines legislation uklaw pspo cpns crimepolicingact dogowners localcouncil publicspaces Starting June 29, dog walkers across the UK could face fines as high as £500 for breaching updated local regulations. The Crime & Policing Act 2026 empowers local authorities and councils to impose tougher penalties for … Read More
HMRC Confirms Major Crackdown as 5,200 Households Face Up to £3,000 Fines Monday, June 8, 2026 hmrc inheritance tax penalties fines estates executors compliance digitalisation legislation HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its enforcement of inheritance tax (IHT), resulting in a 33% increase in penalties. In the 2024-25 period alone, 5,200 estates’ executors have been fined a total of £3.1 million … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More