In EiRP (Equivalent isotropic radiated power) dBW per channel. The maximum licensed power is the maximum power any one antenna is allowed to transmit per channel. In practice, most transmitters would operate substantially below this limit.

Since A-day, there has been no limit on how much a member can pay into a pension (including Additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)). If these payments exceed the annual allowance, they will be taxed.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published the May 2025 interim revision of the Equal Treatment Bench Book (ETBB), incorporating recent case law and procedural changes. The ETBB aims to increase awareness and understanding of the different circumstances of people appearing in courts and tribunals.

This Q&A refers to an individual director rather than a corporate director. Section 163 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) requires that a company's register of directors must contain the following particulars in the case of an individual: • name (including forename and surname) and any former name • service address • the country or state (or part of the UK) in

The statutory framework governing trade union recognition supports voluntary arrangements in the first instance. This means that an employer is technically at liberty to refuse a request for voluntary recognition when it is initially presented. The employer should, however, be aware that, where the trade union in question meets relevant threshold, and other, criteria it may, if the employer refuses to negotiate over recognition, seek compulsory statutory recognition through the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for the purpose of collective bargaining. Recognition referrals to the CAC are subject to complex procedures, and can be costly in industrial relations, as well as financial, terms. From an employer’s point of view, there is also the potential prospect that the CAC may ultimately: • determine the bargaining unit (if agreement cannot be reached between the parties)

There are two completely separate roles of mayor: (1) a person directly elected as mayor of the authority by the local government electors for the authority's area as one of the forms of local authority executive under the Local Government Act 2000, pt II; and (2) the person appointed under the Local Government Act 1972, s 3 as chairman of an authority that has been granted a Royal Charter conferring borough or city status.

The Mayor of London has announced that City Hall will actively explore releasing parts of London’s green belt for housing development. Any release will be subject to conditions set by City Hall, aimed at supporting and maximising the delivery of affordable, high-quality, energy-efficient homes, while also increasing biodiversity and improving public access to quality green spaces. The announcement coincides with the launch of the ‘Towards a new London Plan’ consultation, which closes on 22 June 2025. The consultation outlines a long-term strategy for London’s development over the next 20 to 25 years, focusing on improving the quality and quantity of housing delivery and supporting infrastructure, while ensuring that development and economic growth across the city remain inclusive and sustainable. The draft London Plan is scheduled for publication in 2026, with formal adoption expected in 2028.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, with the support of the government, has announced plans to transform Oxford Street, including turning the road into a traffic-free pedestrianised avenue. These plans will be implemented through the designation of a new Mayoral Development Area, alongside proposals to establish a Mayoral Development Corporation.

The Mayor of London has announced £1m in funding to establish floating hubs across 17 locations in the capital, intended to provide accommodation and support services for long-term rough sleepers. Two new pilot schemes will also launch to prevent homelessness among people leaving asylum accommodation and help those moving off the streets secure housing. The initiative aligns with the Mayor’s aim to end rough sleeping by 2030. City Hall’s rough sleeping budget has increased from £8.45m to £44.8m since 2016, supporting nearly 20,000 people off the streets. Additional measures include funding for Crisis at Christmas, Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) accommodation, and a winter campaign encouraging Londoners to use StreetLink and donate via TAP London.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a £400,000 Renters' Rights Enforcement Fund to support the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RA 2025). Most of the funding will be awarded over a three-year period to up to two organisations providing advice, support and advocacy for private renters across London, with the aim of helping tenants understand and exercise their rights and seek support where landlords do not comply with legal requirements. The remaining funding will be used to train borough enforcement officers on the new powers available under the RA 2025 to support enforcement of the new legislation. According to the announcement, the fund is intended to support implementation of measures introduced by the RA 2025, including the abolition of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions and strengthened protections for private renters.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the Towns Architects programme, a two year pilot scheme aimed at improving the quality of high streets and public spaces across the city. Khan has appointed ten built environment experts to support and ensure that the capital’s boroughs are better equipped. These experts will work with local authorities to help build necessary capacity within local boroughs, directly supporting Chief Placeshaping Officers and Design Champions to review project proposals and develop strategic visions for their local areas.

The Mayor of London  has launched a public consultation regarding the establishment of a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for Oxford Street and its potential pedestrianisation. The proposed MDC would be vested with specific planning powers to facilitate the area's transformation, subject to statutory consultation and consideration by the London Assembly. The governance structure would mandate representation from affected local authorities on the MDC board, with Westminster City Council allocated two seats.