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In a follow up to our recent article on maternity safety, Polly Langford, Partner in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written on the findings of the Ockenden Report and what this means for families.
July 1, 2026
The Government has published the Land Use Framework – which DEFRA says is “a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security." Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team explains what this means and what to consider for your business.
June 29, 2026
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recently announced several proposed changes to fees payable to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). James Iron from our Wills, Trusts, & Probate Team explains...
June 26, 2026
On Friday 19 June 2026, the Government announced a significant package of reforms aimed at overhauling the homebuying process. Lily Beel, Partner in our Residential Property Team explains...
June 19, 2026
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period is reducing from two years to six months. But the reality is that the new law will apply to all employees who have already accumulated at least six months of continuous employment by this date. This means that now is the right time for employers to be reviewing their employment contracts and rethinking strategies on probationary periods.
June 16, 2026
Georgia Sartin, a Solicitor in our Property and Contentious Probate Team explores the government’s recent open consultation ‘a fairer end to relationships’ published on 5 June 2026, , in respect of the proposals for reform for cohabitants in the intestacy framework and 1975 Act claims.
June 11, 2026
The safety of maternity services in England has been under intense scrutiny in recent years, now, a national campaign has been launched for the appointment of a dedicated Maternity Commissioner.
June 3, 2026
When running a business, company founders and shareholders will inevitably, at one stage or another, want to consider potential succession options, the most prominent being an exit by way of trade sale. Hugo Persad, Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate Team provides an overview of what the difference is between a share sale and an asset sale.
May 28, 2026
Following the announcement on 21 May 2026 by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, HMRC has updated its Employment Income Manual to reflect the newly announced increase in the statutory mileage allowance for the 2026-27 tax year.
May 22, 2026
While several updates under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 came into force on 5 February 2026, the next key development for organisations is still to come. From 19 June 2026, organisations will be legally required to implement a formal complaint handling process for data protection matters. This is a significant shift, placing greater emphasis on resolving issues internally before they escalate to the regulator.
Acting as an Executor can feel daunting, especially if there is a property which needs to be sold as part of the estate administration process. If you have been appointed as an Executor and you are unsure where to begin, here are some key things to consider.
May 13, 2026
Changes to UK tax law regarding charitable giving took effect from 6 April 2026. Following legislative amendments in the Finance Act 2025-26, the generous tax exemptions associated with charitable gifts - specifically Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemptions - will be restricted to gifts to UK-registered charities. Ejike Ndaiji, Partner in our Wills, Trusts, & Probate and Charities Team explains...
April 27, 2026
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) was launched on the 7 April and is a new government body that has merged three previously separate agencies into one single regulator. Dan Chapman, Partner in our Employment Team explains what this means.
April 21, 2026
The Government has now published its response to the “Make Work Pay: Trade Union Right of Access” consultation which means we are now one step closer to properly understanding what these new access rights really will be.
April 13, 2026
With the Government having restricted itself to one fiscal event a year in the form of the Autumn Budget, the Spring Statement is perhaps not the dramatic moment it used to be. It is more a chance for the Government to respond to events and economic forecasts than to set policy for the future.
March 3, 2026
In February 2026, the Supreme Court passed a ruling which is set to significantly increase the amount of damages the NHS may have to pay for claims brought in respect of children injured at birth, as a result of medical negligence.
February 20, 2026
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