Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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RPI Rent reviews – Tenant Considerations
The retail price index (RPI) is a tracker which is used to measure inflation. In recent years the RPI has remained relatively steady; however, since 2022, there has been a sharp rise in inflation both in the UK and around the world, and RPI figures...
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New National Minimum Wage Rates Announced
The new National Minimum Wage rates that employers will need to comply with from 1 April 2023 have been announced. The Government has confirmed that the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage hourly rates will increase from 1 st April...
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What is the Process for Dealing With a Property When You Have Split From Your Partner?
When cohabiting couples separate , they often want to know what the process is for dealing with the property. The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 ( ToLATA ) gives the court certain powers to resolve disputes about the ownership...
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Manufacturing - A Successful Joint Venture
The manufacturing industry has been under constant pressure since the disruption to the global supply chain caused by COVID-19 and Brexit. This pressure has been further exacerbated by a drop in industrial production, the volatility within the UK...
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Agriculture: Tips for Avoiding Discrimination in an Employment Setting
All employers want to ensure they have the right people working for them. This is relevant in advertising jobs and when employees may no longer be capable of the role. This blog sets out some of the likely issues that agricultural employers may...
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Directors' Duties: The Creditor Duty
It is common knowledge among directors that they, as part of their role as a director of a company, owe certain duties to that company. The most commonly known duties include: promoting the success of the company, avoiding conflicts of interest...
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Remediation of Fire Safety Defects Under the Building Safety Act 2022
If you have a qualifying lease in a relevant building, and the defect identified in your building is a relevant defect, restrictions will apply on what costs can be recovered under the service charge for works to remedy those defects under...
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Ofcom Launches a Market Study of Cloud Services in the UK
Ofcom has launched a market study into the supply of cloud services in the UK to: explore whether the market is working well for people and businesses; undertake an assessment of the strength of competition in cloud services; and evaluate the...
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How Do The Intestacy Rules Impact Cohabitees And Stepchildren?
When a person dies without leaving a Will, their estate must be distributed in accordance with the intestacy rules (contained within the Administration of Estates Act 1925). This has often led to people having to contest a will . It essentially...
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Can I Make a Claim Under the Inheritance Act 1975 as a Cohabitee?
I’m a cohabitee – can I make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975? According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples in England and Wales has risen by 25% from 4.8 million to...
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Business Debt Recovery Claims: Charging Interest on Unpaid Debts
This blog from our business debt recovery solicitors aims to provide information on when interest can be charged on unpaid debts. This legislation adds an implied term in business-to-business contracts for the supply of goods and services, giving...
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Who Is Responsible for Fire Safety in a Commercial Lease?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 imposes various duties on the responsible person with regard to fire safety in commercial properties. Read our latest blog as we discuss who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial lease.
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