Second World War Aerodrome Planning Battle
In a case which involved detailed analysis of a planning history going back more than 70 years, the owners of an aerodrome built during the Second World War have failed to convince the High
Private Care Home Owners Triumph in Fees Dispute
A local authority’s social services budget has been thrown into chaos after the High Court unleashed a barrage of criticisms of the way in which it set the fees it pays to private care
Tax Evasion and Avoidance – What They Said at Lough Erne
Much has been made of the announcement of the ‘new order’ in policing tax avoidance and evasion following the recent G8 conference. Here is what was agreed. The G8 Lough Erne Declaration
New UK Border Agency Helpdesk
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has launched a new helpdesk service for business customers. The helpdesk has been set up in response to customer feedback and will offer a single point of contact
Procedural Fairness Crucial to Planning Decisions
The vital importance of procedural fairness in administrative decision-making has been underlined by the High Court’s decision to overturn outline planning consent granted by a government inspector for development of 100 new homes on
Landmark Heathrow Squatters Ruling
In a ruling of vital significance to all landowners, the Court of Appeal has opened the way for eviction of squatters from the likely route of Heathrow Airport’s third runway and given guidance on
Public Sector Employers Must Keep Their Promises
In a ruling which underlines the duty of public sector employers to keep their promises, a group of police officers whose status was affected by a cuts-driven promotions freeze – although they had passed
Golf Manager Refused £300,000 Tax Deduction
In a ruling that paints a clear dividing line between personal, familial and business relationships, a father who lost more than £300,000 in managing the careers of his professional golfer sons has failed to
Generous Farm Hand Knew His Own Mind
In a ruling which drew a clear distinction between a relationship of love, affection and trust and one involving undue influence, the High Court has ruled that a ‘poor and ignorant’ farm hand knew
Lap Dancing Club Objections Win the Day
The owner of lap dancing club has failed in a judicial review challenge to Oxford City Council’s refusal to renew its sexual entertainment venue licence despite evidence that it had flourished without incident for