A diverse teaching body is essential for creating inclusive and enriching educational environments. Teachers from varied backgrounds bring unique perspectives, experiences, and teaching styles that help foster a deeper understanding…
The recent case of Turner-Robson and Others v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police addresses issues surrounding the application of positive action measures in recruitment processes, examining how far employers can go
Navigating positive action in recruitment Read More »
All industries are facing pressure to meet the UK Government’s target, agreed at the COP28 summit in Dubai, of achieving “net zero” by 2050, but the hospitality industry has arguably
Green lending in the hotels, hospitality and leisure sector Read More »
Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) came into force on 12 February 2024. It has generally been portrayed either as a compliance issue for developers, or as an opportunity for landowners.
Biodiversity Net Gain is for country houses too Read More »
New research shows that over half (55 per cent) of primary schools in England have no ethnic minority teachers. While having a diverse and equitable workforce is vital in any
Inequality in schools: the importance of a diverse teaching workforce Read More »
“Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good”: unexpected words to hear from the CEO of Harley-Davidson, but prescient. It might be refined to say
Sustainable estate management: less harm, more good Read More »
This article has been written by Jennifer Williams, an Australian qualified lawyer, who has recently joined the Employment Team at Farrer & Co. Many businesses will have already marked the date,
The “new” duty to prevent sexual harassment: insights from Down Under Read More »
With sustainability becoming a key priority across the financial services sector, the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA) has become increasingly concerned that some financial services firms are making misleading sustainability-related
Anti-greenwashing: UK firms gearing up for new FCA rules and guidance Read More »
With the growing emphasis against throwing away products to be replaced with new ones, upcycling (repairing, adding to or enhancing an existing product) is becoming increasingly common. A recent judgment
AGA saga: when upcycling becomes trade mark infringement Read More »
Landmark research backed by leading law firm Farrer & Co has today been published by the British Property Federation (BPF), revealing the energy data challenges facing the tenanted property industry
Farrer & Co-backed research sets out vital steps to close property’s net zero data gap Read More »
