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Cross-border placements of children

Justin Gray outlines imminent reforms to cross-border placements of children in Scotland.
January 30, 2026
Cross-border placements of children

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Introduction of New Fair Deal to the LGPS

January 28, 2026
The Government is consulting on introducing “New Fair Deal” protections for workers whose jobs are outsourced to third-party providers. Sadie Goodrum and Nigel Bolton examine the proposals.

Data Centres Enter the NSIP Regime

January 15, 2026
James Goldthorpe and Emyr Thomas explain the UK government facilitating data centre developments through the NSIP regime and how stakeholders, including host local authorities, can prepare.

Features

Age assessment and interim relief

January 21, 2026
The Court of Appeal has given guidance on interim relief in age assessment judicial reviews. David C. Gardner and Susana Ferrin set out the key points.

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Pathfinder and the Sunflowers

In today’s episode of FortyTwo Talks, Family Law Practitioner, Rachel Chan, is joined by Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner of Amphlett Lissimore to discuss the Private Law 'Pathfinder' and Estella’s new book, Isla and Quinn The Sunflowers.

MEES & Commercial Leases - Key Compliance Guidelines - MBL

MEES & Commercial Leases - Key Compliance Guidelines - MBL

This webinar will explore current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and government proposals for efficiency ratings as both apply to the commercial property sector in England and Wales.

  • SRA Competency - B
  • Level - Intermediate: Requires some prior subject knowledge
  • CPD - 1 hour
  • Viewership - Access for entire organisation
With a combination of practice tips and legal analysis in this session, the viewer will understand how to help clients plan effectively for regulatory compliance now and in the future.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

  • A reminder about the production of EPCs - their key features, requirements, penalties, and exemptions
  • The current application of MEES - including the application, implementation, exemptions, penalties and registration
  • The practical importance of MEES compliance
  • How is MEES expected to help the government meet its net zero targets?
  • Horizon scanning for property efficiency ratings:
    • Rising minimum standards and increasing enforcement plans from 2025
    • A whole new performance-based ratings scheme
  • How to help clients plan for MEES and avoid the shock of improvement capex and/or enforcement

This webinar was recorded on 9th August 2023

You can gain access to this webinar and 1,700+ others via the MBL Webinar Subscription. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

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Public Rights Over Land Conference 2025

Join leading experts in the law of public rights of way, village greens, common land and other topics related to public rights over land for afternoon of insightful talks on key recent developments in law.