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Contractor insolvency poses a significant threat to construction projects, with nearly 4,000 construction businesses entering insolvency in 2025 alone. Collateral warranties from sub-contractors can provide crucial protection by creating direct contractual relationships that preserve rights of recourse when main contractors fail. Understanding how these warranties work alongside due diligence and performance security can help developers, funders, and other stakeholders manage risk effectively.

Chancellor John Healey's 2026 Budget may lack headline-grabbing announcements, but its focus on predictability and targeted measures offers businesses the stable foundation they need for long-term planning. From regulatory adjustments to fiscal devolution, the Budget prioritizes practical changes that remove operational friction, though questions remain about whether incremental stability can address the UK's structural productivity challenges.

New ONS statistics reveal that couples are now staying married for an average of 13 years before divorcing, the longest duration since records began in 1963. With no-fault divorce now the standard process and divorce rates remaining below historical levels, what do these trends mean for families navigating separation, and why do longer marriages often involve more complex financial and practical considerations?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform non-compete clauses, calling them a barrier to innovation and hiring for startups. What specific changes could be introduced...

A High Court ruling confirms that courts can order the creation and retrospective completion of statutory registers where none existed, resolving share ownership disputes...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favour of Swedish footballer Maja Göthberg in a landmark pregnancy discrimination case against Lazio Women. This decision marks the first time CAS has found a club unlawfully ended an employment relationship due to pregnancy, even without a signed contract. What does this precedent mean for maternity protections across women's football?

As life expectancy rises and dementia diagnoses become more common, capacity challenges are emerging as a central issue in contentious probate claims. Disputes increasingly arise from concerns about whether testators truly understood and approved their Will's contents, requiring detailed examination of medical records and execution circumstances.

As the UK Government signals a major shift in housing and regeneration policy, with power and funding moving from Westminster to regional authorities, leaders across the development sector face critical questions about funding distribution, tax incentives, and delivery mechanisms. With the Autumn Budget approaching, understanding how capital will flow—whether through Homes England or directly to mayoral combined authorities—will determine which schemes move from planning to construction.

Business owners in Lancashire are increasingly planning their exits earlier than ever before, driven by a shift in mindset that views businesses as strategic investments rather than lifelong ventures. This trend is reshaping the regional M&A landscape and influencing buy-and-build strategies across the North West.

The Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 introduces a new financial obligation for developers undertaking residential projects in England. This levy, which came into force on 1 October 2026...

Climate change is a rapidly growing public concern and there is hardly a sector that does not play a role in it.

The Marylebone Cricket Club's consultation on increasing female membership has sparked debate about diversity initiatives and equality law. Sports organisations seeking to improve representation must navigate...

Piers Morgan has threatened legal action against Earl Charles Spencer over claims in his memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' that falsely attributed intrusive photographs of Princess Diana to Morgan's editorship. The Earl swiftly apologized for the factual error, raising questions about how early apologies and offers of amends might affect potential defamation proceedings and damage awards.

Business owners preparing for a sale often focus on financials and operations, but uncertainty around share ownership, gaps in historic records, or complex share structures can quickly derail transactions. Buyers scrutinize corporate records during due diligence to verify ownership, rights, and restrictions—any inconsistencies can lead to delays, increased costs, and reduced deal value.

Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision on AI patentability, the UK Intellectual Property Office has refused the Emotional Perception patent application for a second time, this time on grounds of lack of inventive step. The Hearing Officer determined that producing a "semantically better" music recommendation output was not a technical result, raising critical questions about how AI inventions that rely on subjective user perception can be protected under UK patent law.

A Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) appointment represents a critical juncture in divorce proceedings where separating couples have their best opportunity to negotiate a financial settlement with judicial guidance.

The March quarter day (25 March) fell just days into the early chaos of national lockdown, resulting in widespread non-payment of rent.

From October 2026, UK employers face a significantly higher legal threshold for preventing workplace sexual harassment. The Employment Rights Act introduces a duty to take 'all reasonable steps' rather than...