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

5 February 2026

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

G-Cloud 14 to G-Cloud 15 – What is changing?

28 January 2026

Crown Commercial Service (“CCS”) is currently procuring G-Cloud 15 to replace G-Cloud 14. The tender submission date for suppliers is 30 January 2026 and following what will no doubt be a marathon evaluation exercise, the Framework is to be awarded and commence on the 17 September 2026. This will be the first iteration of G-Cloud…

Providence v Hexagon – Supreme Court overrules Court of Appeal on JCT termination provisions

27 January 2026

The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s interpretation of the JCT termination provisions restoring what was largely thought to be the position before this case made its way through to the Court of Appeal. JCT Termination Provisions – February 2026 Update The Supreme Court unanimously found that a contractor cannot terminate its employment…

Heat network regulation goes live on 27 January 2026 – Are you complying

26 January 2026

What the new conditions and guidance mean, and what to do now From 27 January 2026, heat network suppliers and operators in Great Britain move from a largely bespoke landscape to a formal regulated regime. The key change is that Ofgem’s Heat Network Authorisation Conditions become the baseline rulebook, supported by new Ofgem guidance on... Read more

Do we have a right to a jury trial in the UK?

22 January 2026

With 2026 now underway, the disputes team at Sharpe Pritchard is looking ahead to potential changes to the litigation landscape this year. One that has already attracted significant media attention is the proposed introduction of legislation to limit the availability of jury trial in England and Wales, which the Justice Secretary (David Lammy MP) has…

White Paper or White Flag? And the BIG RED LINES. Defra’s New Vision for Water and the Test of Deliverability

20 January 2026

White Paper or White Flag? And the BIG RED LINES. Defra’s New Vision for Water and the Test of Deliverability PART A – THOUGHTS FOR INDUSTRY What’s happening? A New Vision for Water (CP 1490), published in January 2026, sets out a once-in-a-generation reform agenda for England’s water sector. It responds to the Independent Water…

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