Out-Law: Collective redundancy consultation period will be cut to 45 days, Government announces

The minimum consultation period that must take place before a company can make large-scale redundancies will be cut to 45 days from next year, the Government has announced. 18 Dec 2012

Free online courses offered by universities will not revolutionise the way traditional degree courses are delivered, says expert

A new initiative that will provide students with free access to online courses run by some UK universities will not displace the traditional mechanism for delivering degrees, an expert has said. 18 Dec 2012

New build planning permissions in 'significant rise', HBF figures show

Planning permissions granted for new homes in England increased by 36% in the third quarter of the year, according to figures published by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).  18 Dec 2012

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Richmond consults on CIL rates

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has published its community infrastructure levy (CIL) preliminary draft charging schedule (PDCS) for consultation, proposing differential residential rates according to geographical area.  18 Dec 2012

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North London councils to start work on new Waste Plan

Seven councils will start work on a new North London Waste Plan (NLWP) in the New Year, after a planning inspector in August found that the existing plan did not comply with the Localism Act's duty to co-operate.  18 Dec 2012

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