This article looks to provide an overview of what was discussed in respect of the two employment law bills and the likely timings of these changes to help employers better prepare for the future.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently published its initial findings following a review of the care homes market.

The treatment of Pensions on divorce when assessing the financial positions of the separating couples has previously lacked consistency. The recent cases decided by the Family Court in 2020 have demonstrated that the guidance on the treatment of pensions on divorce report.

When trying to avoid conveyancing fraud it has been good practice for many years to check that the seller is represented by a genuine solicitor.

Our next podcast sees our Business Group join forces to discuss preparing for the sale of your business.

A significant change to worker rights set to be introduced in April will ensure flexible working is more accessible than ever before and demonstrates the traditional 9-5 working pattern is ‘no longer the norm’, according to an employment law expert.

The UK's digital marketing landscape is undergoing significant changes in 2025, with new legislation impacting how businesses collect, process, and use personal data. Key developments include the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill) and amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). These changes aim to balance innovation with privacy, but they also introduce new compliance requirements for online businesses.

Against the background of a deepening health and economic crisis, there was surprise and criticism as the Government pressed ahead with the second reading of the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill this week.

Our autumn 2021 round up of news includes a brief note on changes to VAT, anti-pollution measures, available schemes to help BPS transition and lump sum exit schemes. We also mention a government consultation into the wider reintroduction of species formerly native to the UK – such as beavers.

Matt Western, Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington sits down with Tina Chander, Partner and Head of Employment Law at Wright Hassall to discuss the importance of ending workplace bullying, the latest WH survey results and Matt's thoughts on improving workplaces in the future.