This is our regular round up of news for the farming community

Most landlords serving eviction notices are doing so perfectly reasonably because a tenancy has either come to an end (Section 21 Notice) or the tenant has broken the tenancy agreement, such as failing to pay rent or damaging the property, (Section 8 Notice).

Defra has launched its latest policy paper ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ containing, among other suggestions, five key planning proposals designed to help grow the rural economy. At first reading (and second) it all sounds a bit vague – a proposal ‘to consult’; a commitment to ‘explore’; and a promise ‘to consider’. Of the five proposals, only one (to provide £2.5m funding for a network of ‘rural housing’ enablers to help boost the supply of rural housing) appears – sort of – definite.

The Appeal Court is due to review two judgements from 2016 in relation to solicitors’ liability when property purchase monies have been stolen following identity fraud.

The Government has now published the long-awaited Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill which contains details of the proposed arbitration scheme intended to deal with unpaid rent arrears accrued during the pandemic.

The UK’s tightening immigration rules now make it harder for those who entered illegally to gain citizenship. New guidance on the "Good Character" requirement, effective from February 2025, introduces stricter assessments, particularly impacting asylum seekers and long-term residents. While some discretion remains, the policy shift could reshape naturalisation for years to come. Read on to understand the implications and what this means for future applicants.

Welcome to our May 2025 Employment Law Update!

It’s the New Year and whilst everyone is busy making (and not keeping) their New Year’s resolutions, why not deal with the nagging issue at the back of your mind and finally get around to making or reviewing your will?

TUPE is one of those words that many people are familiar with, but often do not know what this means in practical terms and what responsibilities this may impose on employers, or even when such obligations may arise. It is important that businesses are aware of where a transfer of undertakings may take place, and consequently the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE Regulations”) will apply.

This month's update includes the Supreme Court ruling on holiday pay, a landmark decision that will have serious implications for some employers. We also include the usual round up of recent employment legislation and ICO guidance on monitoring employees.