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In 2014, 7,000 female retail employees of Asda brought equal pay claims in the Employment

In response to the 2020 consultation on carer's leave, the Government has confirmed that it will introduce a new statutory right of up to one week (i.e. five working days) of unpaid leave for carers.

April also always comes with a new raft of employment law changes and, despite still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, 2021 is no exception.

The High Court has recently handed down their judgment in Knight v Fernley and another [2021] EWHC 1343 (Ch) which concerns the consequences of a purchaser failing to register their interest with the Land Registry.

In the recent decision of Poundland Ltd v Toplain Limited (2021), the court refused Poundland Ltd's request for the court to use its powers under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (1954 Act)...

Academy trusts face unexpected dilapidations liabilities when schools close and 125-year leases terminate, with local authorities presenting substantial bills for building repairs. The moderated repair obligations in standard academy leases, designed to account for poor estate conditions, are now creating complex negotiations as trusts lack budgets for capital payments and struggle without baseline condition evidence from lease commencement.

Like many other sectors, the construction industry's growth resurgence is being increasingly impacted by volatile and unpredictable supply chains for materials and labour.

After a long and difficult year of uncertainty, delays, and change of plans for many couples, "wedding season" is now, happily, back in full swing (although perhaps slightly later on in the calendar year than is usual).

The High Court examined whether an events company's use of prestigious brand names like VANITY FAIR and GQ on its website constituted trade mark infringement and passing off. The case centered on whether promotional references to exclusive invitation-only events crossed the line from legitimate identification to misleading consumers about a commercial connection with the trade mark owner.

Building owners and leaseholders now have access to expanded government funding through the Cladding Safety Scheme, which has been extended to include multi-occupied residential buildings under 11 metres in height. Applications for this targeted funding open on 17 August 2026 and close on 9 October 2026, with priority given to buildings presenting the most critical fire safety risks as assessed under the PAS9980 code of practice. Only the building's Responsible Entity can apply, and early submission is cruc

BIR is a valuable relief available to remittance basis users, which allows them to make a tax-free remittance of their overseas income and gains to the UK, as long as those funds are used for a commercial investment in UK business.

The 2026 update to Keeping children safe in education introduces the most significant changes in years, requiring all schools to review their safeguarding policies and operational practices. Among the most substantive changes is the new requirement for all staff to read Part One in full, with the previously condensed version now withdrawn. The guidance introduces comprehensive new provisions for supporting gender questioning children through a safeguarding lens, establishing clear protocols for social trans

Last month the Government committed to establishing a single enforcement body for certain employment rights that will see the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, HM Revenue & Customs National Minimum Wage Enforcement...

In March 2021 the DfE issued updated Statutory Guidance on Induction for early career teachers (England).

On 11 May 2021, the Queen gave the Queen's Speech to mark the State Opening of Parliament and outline the government's legislative programme for the new parliamentary session.

Testamentary freedom – the right to leave your estate to whoever you choose – is the cornerstone of succession law in England and Wales.

The First Homes scheme is part of the Government's commitment to overhaul the planning system and increase home ownership. It consulted on First Homes last year and on 24 May 2021