Could cyber regulation for IT service providers be introduced?

Third party IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help businesses manage the growing cyber threat. A consultation by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) looked into the security of digital […]

Digitisation firmly on the agenda for government and lenders

The Society of Licensed Conveyancers came together at their first in person conference in 2 years. With a packed schedule, the event brought over 200 conveyancers together at The Riverside Centre in Derby. The day focused on addressing some of the practical challenges facing conveyancers, as well as providing an update on the work being […]

Simplify progress update – exchanges now going ahead

The Council of Licensed Conveyancers has provided an update on the progress at Simplify as it continues its staged recovery from the cyber attack it suffered last week.  A statement on the CLC website has been updated to say that no client funds were compromised and that all contracted completion due to take place last […]

New EPC Regulations expected in 2025

Further changes to minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties are expected across the UK. Changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are the first in a number of new initiatives by the Government to improve energy efficiency across commercial lettings. Since 2018 a minimum EPC rating of E has been in place for […]