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Day-one unfair dismissal rights U-turned by Labour
The Labour Government has made a major U-turn on its plan to make unfair dismissals a day-one right for employees, a pledge first made by the party in its manifesto...
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The Budget 2025: key changes for individuals and businesses
This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the long-anticipated and speculated 2025 budget. Within it are several key changes; here, our legal experts explain how they will affect you and your...
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Re ACC and Others: a guide for Deputies
The Court of Protection’s main focus is protecting P (the protected party) and their best interests. With this at the forefront of its mind, the law is forever evolving. ACC...
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Employment Rights Bill: public consultation now open
The Government has opened public consultations on proposed changes in the Employment Rights Bill. Anyone is eligible to share their views on the proposals, which will affect several key areas...
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Motability contracts: Deputies now recognised as agents, not hirers
On 18th July 2025, the Court of Protection clarified the legal position for Deputies and Attorneys when entering contracts through the Motability Scheme. What is the Motability Scheme? The Motability...
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When the Employment Rights Bill was first introduced in October 2024, it did not mention changes to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). However, when the Bill progressed through Parliament in July 2025,...
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Bristol colorectal surgeon Anthony Dixon struck off
Bristol colorectal surgeon, Anthony (Tony) Dixon, has been struck off after leaving more than 200 patients in agony. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors have assisted some of Dixon’s former patients...
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Standish v Standish: the landmark judgment that protects pre-marriage wealth
The Supreme Court recently delivered a long-awaited judgment in the case of Standish v Standish. The Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision, delivered almost a year ago, that in...
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How to navigate the Employment Rights Bill roadmap
The Government has now published a roadmap, setting out the timings of new employment rules under the Employment Rights Bill. These new laws will affect both employers and employees. Employment...
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Proposed changes to paternity and Shared Parental Leave
A report by the UK Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee (WEC): Equality at work: paternity and shared parental leave, published on 10th June 2025, has noted that the UK’s statutory...
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The law on Wills: what changes have been proposed?
A Consultation Paper published in October 2023 by the Law Commission focused on two topics: possible reforms to enable electronic wills and whether entering a marriage or civil partnership revokes...
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Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident: what you need to know
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has been managing a cyber security incident, which involves an attack on the Agency’s digital services. These digital services are used by legal aid providers,...
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