The Department for Business and Trade has released a comprehensive timeline detailing when key provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into force, bringing significant changes to workplace rights, trade union powers, and employer obligations. From electronic balloting rights to extended tribunal time limits and strengthened harassment protections, these reforms will fundamentally reshape the employment landscape over the next two years.

The recent case of Mansion Place Limited and Fox Industrial Services Limited illustrates that an oral conversation can be classed as a binding verbal agreement.

The UK Government has published its response to a consultation on tip allocation, alongside an updated draft Code of Practice reflecting new employer obligations under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that political beliefs can qualify as protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, but employers retain the right to discipline employees for how they express those beliefs. This landmark case examines where the line falls between protecting philosophical beliefs and maintaining workplace standards, offering crucial guidance on proportionate responses to employee conduct.

When a defendant resides outside England and Wales, serving legal proceedings becomes significantly more complex, requiring court permission, diplomatic channels, and compliance with foreign jurisdictions' laws. A recent case involving service in Dubai demonstrates how courts are adapting to modern communication methods, including the novel use of Instagram for legal service when traditional methods prove impractical.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 introduces a ban on upwards only rent reviews in commercial leases, fundamentally changing how rent reviews operate across the sector. This analysis examines the scope and application of the ban, including which lease types are affected, when the provisions take effect, and critically, whether agreements under the Electronic Communications Code fall within its reach.

Swathes of wildfires in Siberia, Africa, North America and Southern Europe. Landslides in Japan. Intense tropical storms in Florida and Haiti.

The Employment Tribunals in England, Wales and Scotland have issued new Presidential Guidance on interim relief applications, responding to a dramatic surge in cases attributed to AI usage and excessive documentation. This guidance establishes stricter procedural requirements and time limits for these urgent applications, which can prevent dismissals from taking effect in whistleblowing and trade union cases.

A team from Blacks Solicitors takes on the challenging 24-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks hike to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research, the firm's 2026 Charity of the Year. The article shares their journey across Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, along with practical advice for anyone considering this demanding fundraising challenge.

The Court of Appeal has issued a significant ruling on training cost repayment clauses in employment contracts, finding that overly broad provisions can be struck down as unreasonable restraints of trade. Employers who require employees to repay training costs upon departure must ensure their clauses are proportionate, fair, and genuinely protect legitimate business interests rather than simply discourage staff mobility. This judgment serves as a critical reminder to review existing contractual provisions,

Property owners with buildings containing multiple flats under a single title can unlock significant financial and strategic advantages through title splitting. This legal process creates individual leasehold interests for each unit, enabling more flexible refinancing options, easier sales, and clearer management structures, though it requires careful navigation of legal requirements including the fundamental rule that you cannot grant a lease to yourself.