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A new law has been enacted that introduces significant changes to tipping practices across various sectors in the UK.

Recent reports of counterfeit Botox causing serious illness in County Durham have reignited public concern over the safety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Gabriella Kent from Rothera Bray's Family Law team provides comment for legal teams following the publication of the President of the Family Law Division's new guidance.

The legal profession is evolving, and so are the routes to qualification. With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)...

Maternity services across the UK have been under scrutiny for a number of years and at Rothera Bray we speak with many families who have suffered poor and potentially negligent care from Trusts around the country.

Survivors of the 2023 Nottingham attacks are demanding a meeting with the Prime Minister following the conclusion of the Nottingham Inquiry hearings, which exposed serious failings across mental health services, policing, victim support and public protection. Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller continue to recover from life-changing injuries while calling for meaningful reforms to prevent others from being failed in the same way.

Many employees reach a point where the working relationship has broken down and staying feels impossible. In the right circumstances, you may be able to ask for a settlement agreement and negotiate a clean exit.

Understanding the distinction between qualifying periods and probationary periods is crucial for employers navigating the Employment Rights Act 2025. While both may span six months, they serve fundamentally different purposes in employment law and should never be conflated when managing employee relationships and dismissals.

The UK government's national grooming gangs inquiry, set up by Keir Starmer in June, has hit a major snag. Several survivors of abuse have quit the process, saying it feels like their voices are being ignored.

A recent ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides important guidance for employers, particularly those in the transport sector or with staff on variable working hours.

A mother shares the heartbreaking story of her 22-year-old daughter's death from ketamine addiction, revealing how recreational drug use spiraled into a debilitating condition called ketamine bladder that caused chronic pain and ultimately led to fatal complications. The case exposes critical gaps in healthcare support for ketamine addiction and raises urgent questions about education, treatment pathways, and the accessibility of this Class B substance.

Every year, thousands of families experience the heartbreak of losing a baby during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after. Baby Loss Awareness Week...

Stamp Duty has recently hit the headlines, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underpaying the tax on her recent property purchase, highlighting just how important it is to get the correct advice when buying property.

The much-debated Employment Rights Act 2025 finally passed in December 2025, and a number of employment law changes are expected over the next two years.

A final written warning is more than a slap on the wrist; it's often the last step before dismissal.

Changes are coming to inheritance tax (IHT) for agricultural and business assets. After strong pushback on the original £1 million cap announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Treasury has revised its plans.

Our latest article on licensing highlights the pressing need for regulation and a licensing framework to protect consumers in the aesthetics and non-surgical cosmetic procedures industry.

The 2025 Autumn Budget has brought real changes for property owners, landlords, and families – but not the sweeping tax overhaul that many expected. While chancellor Rachel Reeves left stamp duty unchanged...