Blog Archives - Sharpe Pritchard

Heat Network Zoning: What the Government’s 2026 Response Means for Local Authorities

11 February 2026

A National Security Assessment: Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse – Implications for Infrastructure and Energy

10 February 2026

Author: Bridget Newman, Associate at Sharpe Pritchard The UK government has recently published a National Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security (Report), analysing biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation within a national security framework. Government Report Findings The Report assesses, with high analytical confidence, that biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation threaten... Read more

Another bite at the cherry? New application issued in the CAT challenges subsidies proposed by Durham County Council

5 February 2026

Authors: Beatrice Wood and Shyann Sheehy “CAT” receives application to appeal against proposed Bishop Aukland subsidies On 15 January 2026, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) published a notice of an application of an appeal from BEK Developments Ltd, Alleyhaus Ltd, Dales and Moors Development Ltd, and Masonic Hall Ltd (the “Appellants”) challenging two proposed subsidies…

The Warm Homes Plan: Key Takeaways

2 February 2026

Author: Nimoy Kher, Managing Associate On 21 January 2026 the Government published the Warm Homes Plan – a sweeping £15 billion programme to upgrade Britain’s homes, cut bills, grow clean energy markets, and accelerate the shift away from fossil-fuel heating. It is the largest home-upgrade investment in UK history. In this article, we take you…

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: major reform on the way for leaseholders

28 January 2026

The government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, published on 27 January 2026, could reshape how public sector bodies manage leasehold estates, from ground rents to enforcement regimes. Gemma Duncan, Partner at Sharpe Pritchard, explains all. Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill at a glance On 27 January 2026 the government published its long-anticipated draft Commonhold... Read more

Algorithm and State: Automated decision-making in the UK Public Sector

11 September 2025

On 4 September 2025, as per its duty under s3(1) of the Law Commissions Act 1965, the Law Commission (the “Commission”) published its 14th Programme of Law Reform. This Programme outlined ten new projects it will be focusing on over the next few years. These will sit alongside the seventeen other existing law reform projects that…

ASA Ruling on Wahed Invest Ltd: A Critical Analysis

19 February 2025

Introduction On January 8, 2025, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) issued a ruling regarding a series of poster advertisements for Wahed Invest Ltd (Wahed), an online Islamic investment company (ASA Complaint Ref: G24-1262171). These ads were displayed in Transport for London (TfL) locations, including on TfL trains, London Underground platforms and TfL busses, and drew…