The Child Focused Court: A new direction in private children law
The introduction of the Child Focused Court marks one of the most important changes in recent years to how the courts deal with disputes regarding the arrangements for children on separation and divorce.
Government moves forward with removal of presumption of contact in new Courts and Tribunals bill.
The removal of presumption of contact in Children Act proceedings marks a landmark decision in honour of Claire Throssell, who has campaigned tirelessly for a decade to safeguard children in the family court, in memory of her two sons who were tragically lost 11 years ago.
Employment Law Changes Coming Into Force: What Employers Need to Know
The Government has now published the enabling regulations that will implement some of the major provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA).
The Employment Rights Bill has passed. What next?
With many of the changes due to be phased in during 2026 and 2027, the Act represents one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law in a generation. For HR teams and business leaders, it is less about one headline reform, and more about a clear change in direction that will need to be factored into workforce planning and decision making over the next few years.
Government revisits non-compete clauses: what employers need to know
The government has formally reopened the debate on non-compete clauses, publishing a working paper that invites views on whether (and how) these restrictions should be reformed in the UK.
UPDATE: ACAS Early Conciliation
The ACAS Early Conciliation (EC) process, a mandatory gateway for most employment tribunal claims, is set for its most significant procedural change in recent years.
Mandatory ID verification for company officers from November 2025
Following the introduction of voluntary identity checks earlier this year, Companies House will make ID verification mandatory from 18 November 2025. These changes form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) and are designed to improve transparency and reduce the risk of fraud in UK company records.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: What it is, and what it means for your business
The UK regulatory landscape for data protection and usage has substantially changed following the granting of Royal Assent to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the “Act”), with the groundwork for more changes having been laid for the future.
Government proposes to ban upwards only rent reviews for new commercial leases
Most commercial leases include rent reviews every few years. Traditionally, these are “upwards only”, meaning rents can rise or remain the same but never fall. Reviews are usually linked to open market rent or inflation. While this protects landlords from declining rental values, it often leaves tenants paying above-market rents during downturns. For businesses, particularly in the retail sector, this can create financial pressure at already challenging times.
Companies House is Changing: What Your Business Needs to Know
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) represents one of the most significant shifts in company regulation in a generation. It empowers Companies House to move from a passive filing service to an active regulator – one able to challenge, reject, and even remove inaccurate or misleading company data. For businesses and their advisers, this means a new era of transparency, accountability, and enforcement.
Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Restrictions
The Department for Education recently announced that from January 2026, apprenticeship levy funding for Level 7 (master’s level) apprenticeships will be restricted. The restrictions mean that only those individuals aged between 16 and 21 will receive new funding for the level 7 apprenticeships.
New Statutory Entitlements for Neonatal Care: Effective 6 April 2025
Starting on 6 April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 will come into effect in the UK, granting statutory entitlements to employees whose newborns require neonatal care.