The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reviewing allegations of financial misreporting at Battersea Power Station following claims by former chief executive Don O'Sullivan that he was dismissed after raising concerns over inflated property valuations. Mr O'Sullivan alleges undeveloped land was valued hundreds of millions of pounds above independent estimates, helping avoid a hit to profits. After reporting his concerns in November 2024, he says he was excluded from the busi

With temperatures soaring, employers should take immediate steps to assess and manage heat-related risks, the HSE has warned. With temperatures forecast to reach 38°C and a rare red heat warning in place, the regulator stressed that extreme heat can affect worker health, safety and productivity. Employment partner Alan Lewis , commenting to People Management, highlights the legal consequences of failing to address heat risks: “Because heat is a hazard, failure to assess and

Managing Partner, John Hayes' thoughts on the possible direction of travel for employment law under a government led by Andy Burnham have been picked up by the press. John's believes that a Burnham-led government may signal a more “interventionist” approach to workplace regulation, but that this must be balanced against the need to drive economic growth and maintain labour market flexibility. John urges employers to have their voices heard by engaging with the consultation on

Welders are included in the immigration salary list In her article for BE News, Constantine Law partner, Rebecca Tester , looks at the recent changes to immigration laws and how this is impacting the built environment sector. Rebecca discusses the areas of the sector most likely to be impacted by the changes, which roles might be given a temporary reprieve through the immigration salary list, and looks to what the industry can expect in the months ahead. Read Rebecca's full p