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1 June marks the start of a number of major changes coming up in the real estate and employment landscapes that businesses and individuals need to be aware of.

Registered designs are not expensive or difficult to obtain for businesses and can provide strong protection over and above unregistered design protection in the UK.

Sheffield's real estate and corporate markets are showing measured growth as businesses move from planning to delivery, with over £100m deployed in development funding and thousands of homes in active development. While investors remain cautious ahead of the Budget, capital continues to flow into quality projects with clear strategic rationale, particularly in major regeneration areas like Furnace Hill and Neepsend.

The UK withdrew from the Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) at the same time it left the EU on 31 December 2020...

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ("BEIS") published its consultation paper ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance' in March 2021.

The controversy surrounding 'Baby Reindeer' and its portrayal of real individuals may lead to significant legal action against online commentators, emphasizing the need for caution and responsibility in sharing potentially defamatory content online.

The Office for Students has launched a consultation on regulatory guidance for new free speech conditions in English higher education, set to take effect in April 2027. These conditions will require institutions to align their governing documents with free speech duties and maintain adequate governance arrangements, while also establishing ongoing compliance obligations that could significantly reshape institutional operations and board responsibilities.

The detailed technical methodology of evaluating bids is one of this overlooked areas of procurement for procurement lawyers.

For many businesses, the biggest threat to a future investment, acquisition or exit is not financial performance but whether they can clearly evidence ownership and control of the assets driving value. Increasingly, those assets are intellectual property, software, data and digital infrastructure, yet many organisations have far less clarity on ownership than leadership teams realise.

Taking responsibility for equality, diversity and inclusivity is not just a nice thing to do, or a moral thing to do, it's actually a commercial thing to do.

It's been six months since the UK left the EU, triggering a number of changes in the business landscape, including around intellectual property (IP) such as designs and trademarks.

Many people were hoping that the Supreme Court decision in East of England Ambulance Trust v Flowers and others...

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ("BEIS") published its consultation paper ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance' in March 2021.

The Department for Education's College Financial Handbook 2026 introduces several important changes affecting HR teams, senior leaders and governors in further education. From heightened scrutiny of severance payments and new CFO qualification expectations to clarified guidance on electric vehicle schemes and pension provision, these updates signal the DfE's continued emphasis on financial accountability and governance across the sector.

As universities begin a new academic year, governing bodies face critical questions about whether their governance structures are keeping pace with today's rapidly changing higher education landscape. This article explores the strategic challenges facing university governors, from international student recruitment and partnerships to balancing constructive oversight with executive autonomy in an increasingly complex regulatory and political environment.

Higher education, like other public services, is seeing a surge in complaints drafted with AI. While data from HE is scarce, indicators from other sectors show this is a serious and growing problem. Institutions need a proportionate response that protects fairness and due process while remaining manageable in practice and this piece aims to outline the problem and suggest practical steps.

Awaab's Law Phase 2 significantly expands housing hazard compliance requirements for social landlords in England, extending beyond damp and mould to include excess cold, excess heat, falls, structural collapse, fire, electrical hazards, and hygiene issues. With implementation set for 30 November 2026, housing associations face strict statutory timeframes for investigating and resolving hazards, requiring comprehensive operational readiness across policies, training, contractor arrangements, and evidence

Over the past 15 months, since March 2020, commercial rent arrears have increased to unprecedented levels in the UK. And, with Government restrictions still being applied...