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Join us to explore: The legal definition of direct, indirect disability discrimination and harassment Legal consequences for employers and managers Case law examples Raja v Starling Bank – The Claimant had asthma so was high-risk during COVID but was subsequently dismissed because she needed to WFH Follows v Nationwide – The Claimant worked from home…

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On 11 March 2025, the Government introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill into Parliament with a promise to speed up planning decisions and ‘get Britain building’. Sharpe Pritchard’s Planning and Parliamentary team have been analysing the likely implications of the Bill in recent weeks. In the latest article of this series, we  focus on Spatial…

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Navigating disability rights in the workplace is essential for legal compliance, fostering inclusivity and boosting employee morale. Getting it wrong can lead to significant negative consequences for organisations, including legal penalties and reputational damage in addition to the impact of low moral on productivity and staff turnover. This series aims to provide practical guidance to…

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Sharpe Pritchard’s Steve Gummer has been named the UK’s top environmental and sustainability champion. He took the opportunity to urge radical public sector action on the climate crisis. Sharpe Pritchard, a leader in public law, is celebrating a major achievement as Steve Gummer, Partner and Head of Net Zero, has been named Environmental/Sustainability Champion of…

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Manchester United’s plans to build a new stadium have been the subject of widespread criticism: the design has been likened to a “circus tent”, the club’s Supporters’ Trust is “anxious” about implications for ticket pricing; and Graham Stringer MP has described the plans as a “tax exile’s half-baked, misbegotten scheme”. Mr. Stringer is, concerned about…

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