HMRC has launched a targeted crackdown on payroll fraud in the construction sector, focusing on criminal umbrella companies and labour supply chains in Liverpool and Manchester. Legal commentators say contractors should strengthen due diligence because HMRC may pursue unpaid tax further up the chain where red flags should have been identified.
Development consent orders have been granted for the onshore transmission infrastructure supporting the Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind farms in Fylde. The scheme includes export cables, transition joint bays, two onshore substations and underground connections to the National Grid, despite local objections over the proposed Green Belt substation sites and the current absence of a developer for Morgan.
The guidance sets out how councils should conduct DBS checks for sponsors and household members involved in the Homes for Ukraine scheme. It covers timing, eligibility, identity verification, use of the DBS Update Service, and administrative steps needed to support safeguarding and funding processes.
Anwyl plans to appeal Denbighshire County Council’s refusal of a 59-home affordable housing scheme at Maes Farrelly in Rhyl, despite the application being recommended for approval by planning officers. The committee rejected the proposal on greenfield, settlement-boundary and highway-impact grounds, while the developer argues the scheme would help meet significant local affordable housing need.
Henmead, parent company of Eric Wright Group, reported higher turnover and pre-tax profit in its latest audited accounts, alongside increased cash balances and headcount. The company said performance was supported by operational efficiencies, a diversified business mix and a strong contracting pipeline, while noting that Building Safety Act requirements continue to lengthen preconstruction periods on large residential schemes.
This guidance updates councils on handling Homes for Ukraine applications for children and minors who are not travelling with a parent or legal guardian. It emphasises safeguarding responsibilities, notes that unaccompanied minor functionality is unavailable on the Homes for Ukraine Share digital system from September 2025, and directs councils to process such cases outside Share with MHCLG involvement.
Ministry of Justice residential tribunal statistics show a 24% year-on-year increase in residential property cases in England over the year to the end of June, with a sharper 56% rise in Q2 to 4,613 cases. The article suggests the increase may be linked to Renters’ Rights Act reforms that came into force in May, with particular attention on rent review cases and tribunal capacity.
The HomeLet Rental Index reports that average UK rents reached a new high in August 2026, with monthly and annual increases recorded across most regions. London remains the most expensive market, while affordability pressures continue to intensify for tenants and possession-related losses and delays remain significant for landlords.
Propertymark has responded to two council consultations on proposed licensing and enforcement schemes, supporting action against negligent agents but arguing that enforcement should prioritise compliance improvement over revenue collection. It raised concerns about penalty levels, proportionality, and the need for clearer, plain-English guidance for landlords, agents and tenants.
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HMRC has launched a targeted crackdown on payroll fraud in the construction sector, focusing on criminal umbrella companies and labour supply chains in Liverpool and Manchester. Legal commentators say contractors should strengthen due diligence because HMRC may pursue unpaid tax further up the chain where red flags should have been identified.
Development consent orders have been granted for the onshore transmission infrastructure supporting the Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind farms in Fylde. The scheme includes export cables, transition joint bays, two onshore substations and underground connections to the National Grid, despite local objections over the proposed Green Belt substation sites and the current absence of a developer for Morgan.
The guidance sets out how councils should conduct DBS checks for sponsors and household members involved in the Homes for Ukraine scheme. It covers timing, eligibility, identity verification, use of the DBS Update Service, and administrative steps needed to support safeguarding and funding processes.
Anwyl plans to appeal Denbighshire County Council’s refusal of a 59-home affordable housing scheme at Maes Farrelly in Rhyl, despite the application being recommended for approval by planning officers. The committee rejected the proposal on greenfield, settlement-boundary and highway-impact grounds, while the developer argues the scheme would help meet significant local affordable housing need.
Henmead, parent company of Eric Wright Group, reported higher turnover and pre-tax profit in its latest audited accounts, alongside increased cash balances and headcount. The company said performance was supported by operational efficiencies, a diversified business mix and a strong contracting pipeline, while noting that Building Safety Act requirements continue to lengthen preconstruction periods on large residential schemes.
This guidance updates councils on handling Homes for Ukraine applications for children and minors who are not travelling with a parent or legal guardian. It emphasises safeguarding responsibilities, notes that unaccompanied minor functionality is unavailable on the Homes for Ukraine Share digital system from September 2025, and directs councils to process such cases outside Share with MHCLG involvement.
Ministry of Justice residential tribunal statistics show a 24% year-on-year increase in residential property cases in England over the year to the end of June, with a sharper 56% rise in Q2 to 4,613 cases. The article suggests the increase may be linked to Renters’ Rights Act reforms that came into force in May, with particular attention on rent review cases and tribunal capacity.
The HomeLet Rental Index reports that average UK rents reached a new high in August 2026, with monthly and annual increases recorded across most regions. London remains the most expensive market, while affordability pressures continue to intensify for tenants and possession-related losses and delays remain significant for landlords.
Propertymark has responded to two council consultations on proposed licensing and enforcement schemes, supporting action against negligent agents but arguing that enforcement should prioritise compliance improvement over revenue collection. It raised concerns about penalty levels, proportionality, and the need for clearer, plain-English guidance for landlords, agents and tenants.
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