The ancient remedy of distress has come under increasing criticism in recent years as being excessively draconian. Now, the government has listened to the critics and taken action.

Brain cancer can strike unexpectedly, affecting even young, healthy individuals with devastating consequences. When symptoms like seizures, sensory disturbances, and cognitive changes are dismissed or misattributed to less serious conditions, critical opportunities for early diagnosis may be lost. Delayed recognition of brain tumours can result in irreversible neurological damage, reduced treatment options...

Regulations extending identity cards for foreign nationals (ICFN) to skilled workers came into force on 6 January 2010.

Legislating to deal with waste and the environment is not new and current initiatives on the circular economy build on other work done in recent years.

The seventh framework programme runs from 2007 until 2013 and will provide funding of more than €50 billion for research and development across Europe.

The past 18 months have seen the world change dramatically. For the UK's social housing sector, it has presented various challenges and pushed organisations to operate in unanticipated ways.

By 2028, more than a third of organisations are expected to have AI agents working alongside employees. This shift towards agentic AI—systems that can plan tasks, use external tools, and complete complex activities with limited human involvement—raises important legal questions around accountability, data protection, and risk management that organisations must address before deployment.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced significant changes to how trade unions conduct statutory ballots, expanding beyond traditional postal voting to include electronic and workplace methods. A new Code of Practice, effective from 25 August 2026, establishes the framework for these modernized voting procedures, including the creation of a 'responsible person' role within unions who must carefully evaluate security, accessibility, and member preferences when determining ballot methods. These reforms

Jake Paul's recent launch of a family office in North Texas exemplifies a growing trend among younger high-net-worth individuals seeking flexible wealth management structures. As an estimated £5 trillion+ prepares to transfer between generations in the UK alone, family offices are emerging as sophisticated platforms that balance wealth preservation, entrepreneurial opportunity, and philanthropic goals while addressing the complexities of modern tax environments and generational succession.

When a surgical procedure goes wrong, the immediate focus is understandably on the physical consequences for the patient. However, the impact of a surgical error often extends far beyond pain, treatment and recovery. For many individuals, the consequences can affect their career, income and professional reputation for months or even years after the negligent treatment occurred.

In November last year we considered the opportunities and challenges posed by environmental, social and governance matters for registered providers of social housing.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has temporarily suspended birthing services at North Devon District Hospital due to unsafe medical staffing levels, forcing expectant mothers to travel over 50 miles to Exeter Hospital for delivery. The closure, announced with only five days' notice, raises critical questions about workforce pressures within NHS maternity services and whether similar suspensions could occur at other hospitals across the country.

ACAS has proposed the most significant revisions to its code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures in years, with changes that could reshape how organisations handle workplace concerns, disciplinary matters and capability issues. While many proposals reflect existing good practice, several developments—including extending coverage to workers, emphasising informal resolution...

President Trump's executive orders targeting birthright citizenship have created unprecedented uncertainty for international intended parents pursuing surrogacy in the United States. With the legal landscape shifting rapidly and US citizenship no longer guaranteed for babies born through commercial surrogacy arrangements, families at every stage of their journey must now navigate complex contingency planning involving alternative passports, immigration status, and constitutional challenges.

As the popularity and, therefore, demand for sustainable goods and services grow, the accuracy and reliability of businesses' ‘green' claims is coming under increasing scrutiny.

The collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market in the US has sent shockwaves throughout the international banking community and has had a devastating effect on the domestic and international credit markets.

Welcome to Issue Five of Construction Snapshot, the regular briefing note from Manches' Construction Group.

Sepsis affects around 245,000 people in the UK annually and is associated with approximately 48,000 deaths each year. While outcomes have improved through greater awareness and advances in treatment, delayed diagnosis remains a significant issue that can result in long-term health problems or loss of life. Understanding the warning signs and the importance of early intervention can be critical in preventing devastating consequences.

Charitable legacies are a vital income stream for nonprofits, but what happens when a will contains unclear, incorrect, or outdated charity information? This article examines common scenarios executors face when administering charitable gifts, from charity mergers and misnamed organizations to gifts for general charitable purposes, exploring both the practical question of identifying the correct recipient and the critical tax implications for inheritance tax exemptions.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) is refusing increasing numbers of applications under the points based system (PBS).