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In this issue: Public procurement Local government finance Children's social care Education Social housing Social care Environmental law and climate change Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Latest Q&A Public procurement Procurement Act 2023 ‘go live’—what happens next? From 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) took effect. Procurements started on or after that date must proceed under PA 2023, while those commenced beneath the earlier legislation (including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, and Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) must continue to be run and administered pursuant to that earlier legislation and regime. This analysis sets out some of the principal details and developments, with practical tips and insights from expert contributors to our guidance on PA 2023. See News Analysis: Procurement Act 2023 ‘go live’—what happens next?...

In this issue: Budgets and Finance Bills Finance International VAT Companies and corporation tax Employment taxes Real estate tax Taxes management and litigation Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Budgets and Finance Bills Publication of the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill First read and published on 13 November 2024, the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill would: amend the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 to raise the secondary Class 1 NICs rate from 13.8% to 15% with effect from 6 April 2025 amend the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001, SI 2001/1004, to reduce the secondary threshold for secondary Class 1 NICs and the prescribed equivalents of those thresholds for the 2025–26 tax year amend the National Insurance Contributions Act 2014 to increase the employment allowance to £10,500 and remove...

Governance MHCLG publishes English Devolution White Paper The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released the English Devolution White Paper, ‘Power and Partnership: Foundations for Growth’, setting out the government’s plan to widen and deepen devolution across England. Key proposals include universal coverage of Strategic Authorities; a new statutory Devolution Framework clarifying roles and responsibilities at each tier; Integrated Settlements for established mayoral authorities; and stronger development management powers for mayors covering housing, planning, transport and skills. These powers would include the ability to call in planning applications of strategic significance, alongside introducing a ‘Mayoral Levy’ so that new developments contribute to the infrastructure they need. The policy paper also signals local government reorganisation and changes to funding and accountability. As part of the government’s ‘Plan for Change’, it marks a clear direction towards transferring more powers from Westminster to local and regional bodies in England. See: LNB News 16/12/2024 35...

Why are construction products regulated? Construction products are regulated to: confirm that any item entering the market meets all legal obligations, and build trust among consumers, public authorities and manufacturers regarding product conformity What sort of products are affected? ‘Construction product’ means any product or kit manufactured and placed on the market for permanent incorporation in construction works, or their parts, where its performance affects how those works satisfy the basic requirements. This includes items such as doors, windows, shutters and gates, membranes, thermal insulation, chimneys and flues, sanitary appliances, fire alarms, flooring, fire-retardant products, space heating appliances, power cables, glass, fixings, and many others. Key definitions Placing on the market ‘Placing on the market’ is the first time a construction product is made available on the GB market, as described in UK government guidance. Making available on the market ‘Making available on the market’ means any supply of a construction product for distribution or use...

Contributions to charities or political causes may elevate exposure to bribery and corruption risks in practice. In some circumstances, such payments may amount to, or be perceived as, concealed bribes. This Practice Note explains what constitutes charitable and political donations, the associated risks, and measures to reduce those risks. Charitable donations A charitable donation is a voluntary gift from a person or business to a charity or other not-for-profit organisation. This may involve providing money, facilities, equipment, staff time, or another benefit to a charity, or to an individual or body designated by, or linked to, that charity, for instance. Although commonly discussed together (as here), charitable donations are usually quite distinct in nature from political donations. The majority of charities are unconnected with politics and hold no decision-making authority or sway over procurement choices; accordingly, the likelihood that a charitable gift is corrupt, or viewed as corrupt, is lower overall. Indeed, many organisations regard charitable giving as a key element of their corporate social responsibility programmes...

Advertising and marketing-Brazil-Q&A guide [Archived, 2021 edition] This Practice Note provides a jurisdiction-specific Q&A on advertising and marketing in Brazil, issued within the Lexology Getting the Deal Through series by Law Business Research (October 2021). Authors: IWRCF-Luiz Werneck; Talita Sabatini Garcia. 1. What are the principal statutes regulating advertising generally? the Brazilian Federal Constitution; the Consumer Protection Code (Federal Law No. 8,078/90); the Statute of the Children and Adolescents (Federal Law No. 8,069/90); the Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation Code; Federal Law No. 5768/71; Decree No. 70,951/1972; Federal Law No. 5,768/71 and Decree No. 70,951/1972 regulate commercial promotions and sweepstakes; National Health Surveillance Agency resolutions. 2. Which bodies are primarily responsible for issuing advertising regulations and enforcing rules on advertising? How is the issue of concurrent jurisdiction among regulators with responsibility for advertising handled? In Brazil, rule-making for advertising is led by the National Advertising Self-Regulation Council (CONAR) and by the government, represented by the House...