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The Procurement Act 2023 webinar
If you missed our live sessions on the Procurement Act 2023 and what it will mean for organisations after it comes into force on Monday, 24 February, there's still time to catch up on the insightful discussions and analysis from our specialist procurement team
EAT reduces ‘manifestly excessive’ award for injury to feelings
In Eddie Stobart Ltd v Graham, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) reduced the compensation awarded by the Employment Tribunal to a successful claimant, concluding that an award of £10,000 for injury to feelings was “manifestly excessive and therefore perverse” given the limited impact of the employer’s actions.
Court of Appeal Landmark Case: Discrimination and expressing beliefs on social media
In the much anticipated judgment in Higgs v Farmor’s School, the Court of Appeal has found that the claimant was subjected to unlawful discrimination for expressing controversial beliefs on social media.
Key changes to challenges brought under the Procurement Act 2023
The remedies regime under the Procurement Act 2023 (“2023 Act”), coming into force on 24 February 2025, will contain key changes to legal challenges for breaches of procurement law, including updates to automatic suspension and the deadline for service of proceedings.
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 – What Employers Need to Know
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 will come into effect on 6 April 2025, amongst a suite of employment law changes on the horizon.
Amendments already made to the Procurement Act 2023 & Procurement Regulations 2024
With the go-live date of the Procurement Act 2023 fast approaching (24/2/2025), it is important to note that there have already been some updates to the legislation; The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 amend both the Act and the Procurement Regulations 2024.
What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for the Provider Selection Regime?
With the go live of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") fast approaching this month (24/2/2025), it is important that contracting authorities understand what the Act means for procurements under the Health Care Service (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the "PSR").
Procurement Act 2023 – are you ready for 24 February 2025?
With less than two weeks to go until the Procurement Act 2023 comes into force, procurement teams will be hard at work updating their procurement documents and policies ready for go-live. We have rounded up a few recent updates and templates which you might consider as part of your preparation.
National Apprenticeship Week: Meet our apprentices!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we spoke to our current apprentices about their roles & their advice for future apprentices
Did you know: How to challenge CQC?
Do you know how to challenge CQC if you feel it has not acted fairly, or in line with its duties as a regulator? Our short guide will help.
Podcast: The Procurement Act 2023
In his latest podcast, head of procurement, Andrew Daly, gives an update on the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 and what organisations can expect when it comes into force on Monday 24 February 2025.
Charities and social enterprise legal update
Hempsons' dedicated charities and social enterprise team are happy to provide our first legal update of 2025, which will bring you up to speed on the key legal developments from our sector in recent months
Time to get into these new neighbourhood teams
GPs are in a strong position to lead the move to more integration in primary care – so become involved and ensure you get what you wish for. Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney set out the way ahead.
Hempsons proudly sponsor care charity single
We are proud to announce that we are the sponsors of ‘Who Cares?’, a new song highlighting the care industry. Proceeds from the sale of the song will go to The Care Workers’ Charity.