Stone King - Quick Reads

8/12/2026 8:07:21 AM

What the Fleadh Can Teach Us About Reforming Social Care....

By Ciara Campfield

Last week, for the first time in 75 years, Belfast got its turn to host the Fleadh (Irelands festival of music.) In a place that has...

8/11/2026 8:24:11 AM

By Ciara Campfield

Of course, everyone agrees on the importance of lifelong learning. Politicians agree, employers agree, universities agree, think tanks...

8/6/2026 3:55:11 PM

By Ciara Campfield

Andy Burnham has long argued that public spending should deliver more than a contracted service. It should create social value,...

8/3/2026 12:20:46 PM

By Ciara Campfield

When I first read the Government's Rewiring the State announcement, I wasn't thinking about mayors, governance structures or...

7/24/2026 3:43:01 PM

By Tom Vasov

The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Vince v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 899 is an important reminder that accuracy and...

7/17/2026 8:48:22 AM

By Jamie Otter

The Department for Education has published the Academy Trust Handbook 2026, which comes into force on 1 October 2026. As always, there...

7/10/2026 9:14:51 AM

By Benjamin Pike

If your land or building hosts a telecommunications mast on its property, it is important to understand how legal changes that came in in...

7/7/2026 10:18:17 AM

By Tom Vasov

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published new guidance aimed at helping small retailers use personal information to...

6/10/2026 12:56:52 PM

By Tom Murdoch

Community Interest Companies (CICs) are subject to strict rules about political activity. Arguably, they are stricter than the rules for...

6/8/2026 11:25:52 AM

By Elle McDonald

The Government recently launched a consultation on 5 June 2026 which is set to run for 10 weeks, ending on 14 August 2026, in respect of...

6/8/2026 9:51:59 AM

By Katharine Robinson

Over the last year, public sector employers’ use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements has come under increased scrutiny....

6/2/2026 11:20:23 AM

By Tom Vasov

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has published its response to the Government’s request for a plan to support safe AI-powered...