The recent administration of the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group Limited and other associated companies will lead sadly to 1,000 jobs being lost.

The administration of any business raises significant concerns for employees who may find themselves at risk of redundancy and/or unable to recover sums due to them from their employer.

In the case of an administration (rather than a compulsory or creditors’ voluntary liquidation where the legal position may be different), the appointment of an administrator does not automatically terminate a contract of employment.

The introduction of the Deregulation Act 2015 and the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015 meant that landlords had to comply with a number of specific requirements before they could validly serve a Section 21 Notice. Those requirements included:

A consultation was launched by the Sentencing Council on 9th April 2019 which is due to conclude on 9th July 2019.

The Council is an independent body with responsibility for establishing guidelines for criminal courts to apply when sentencing convicted defendants. It has developed draft guidelines to assist courts in applying a consistent approach in dealing with offenders with mental health conditions, neurological impairments or developmental disorders.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, has announced plans to abolish Section 21 Notices. This could have far-reaching consequences for landlords wanting to recover possession of their properties.

As most landlords know, Section 21 is the route by which a tenant can be evicted without having to give a reason – the ‘no-fault’ Notice. It is most commonly used where a landlord wants to sell their property.

Mr Brokenshire’s press release states:

The NHS released their Long Term Plan earlier this year, setting out priorities for health care over the next 10 years. Detailing the specific areas in which the £20.5 billion budget is set to be spent, the plan lays the foundation for the UK Government’s future healthcare strategy. Here are the key takeaways and concerns associated with the plan.

Where are Investments Going?

The argument that clinical negligence claims are draining the NHS of funds that could better be used for front line services is a common one that is directed at our industry. Figures published state that £1.63bn was paid in compensation to victims of medical accidents in 2017/2018, an increase on the previous number of £1.08bn in 2016/2017. But does the problem really lie with the legal sector?

The recent news that Katie Price (formerly known as Jordan) has negotiated a deal with her creditors in order to avoid bankruptcy is a useful reminder on how an individual voluntary arrangement (“IVA”) can help debtors in circumstances where they are faced with a bankruptcy petition but have assets or an income, but just require time to pay.