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As the global economy continues to feel the effect of the global pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, world economies are now also facing a need to balance interest rates with rising inflation. Leading economists and central banks must deliberate on how best to manage these issues, and the secondary effects they bring with them, such as energy shortages and an increased cost of living. At the same time, businesses will continue to face market volatility and pressure on their supply chains.

The impact of interest rates and inflation on credit and political risks

As the global economy continues to feel the effect of the global pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, world economies are now also facing a need to balance interest rates with rising inflation. Leading economists and central banks must deliberate on how be ...

Life Sciences: the challenges of research & development

The Covid-19 pandemic brought feverish attention to the research & development (R&D) capabilities of the life sciences sector. Suddenly, the entire world had a vested interest in the creation of a new treatment, and with that, brought greater understanding of the work at large. Laymen were talking about clinical trials and supply chains. Everyone’s an expert.

The Covid-19 pandemic brought feverish attention to the research & development (R&D) capabilities of the life sciences sector. Suddenly, the entire world had a vested interest in the creation of a new treatment, and with that, brought greater understanding of the work at large. Laymen were talking about clinical trials and supply chains. Everyone’s an expert.

Key fire safety changes for residential landlords

The Hackitt Review, set up in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, concluded that existing fire safety regulations were unclear. New regulations aimed to provide some clarity for residents and landlords offer a good general guide to what insurers are looking for from residential property owners. Some of the key takeaways from the new legislation include:

- Residential buildings must have an operational fire alarm on every floor
- All enclosed areas should be fitted with fire doors
- All residential areas should be reviewed regularly to identify any compartment breaches requiring fire stopping
- Any flats, corridors and escape rooms also require appropriate fire stopping
- Landlords must arrange appropriate risk assessments and understand the smoke ventilation requirements applicable to their buildings.

The Hackitt Review, set up in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, concluded that existing fire safety regulations were unclear. New regulations aimed to provide some clarity for residents and landlords offer a good general guide to what insurers are looking for from residential property owners. Some of the key takeaways from the new legislation include:

- Residential buildings must have an operational fire alarm on every floor
- All enclosed areas should be fitted with fire doors
- All residential areas should be reviewed regularly to identify any compartment breaches requiring fire stopping
- Any flats, corridors and escape rooms also require appropriate fire stopping
- Landlords must arrange appropriate risk assessments and understand the smoke ventilation requirements applicable to their buildings.

Volume and severity of Right of Light claims is on the rise

A Right of Light is an easement that entitles landowners and tenants to receive natural light through apertures in buildings. This is an important consideration when developing a property, as the proposed construction may impair the light enjoyed by a neighbouring property.

A Right of Light is an easement that entitles landowners and tenants to receive natural light through apertures in buildings. This is an important consideration when developing a property, as the proposed construction may impair the light enjoyed by a neighbouring property.

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