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The judgment is a clear reminder that judicial review will rarely be the correct starting point where the FTT SEND appeal process remains available. It also shows the high threshold a claimant must clear to persuade a court that their case falls within the exceptional category warranting judicial review, despite an alternative remedy being available.

Law firm Slater and Gordon warns parents about the serious health risks posed by asbestos contamination in children's toys and craft kits, following over 100 product recalls from major UK retailers since early 2026. Industrial Disease Solicitor Ryan O'Hara explains how contaminated play sand imported from overseas quarries can release dangerous asbestos fibres during normal play, potentially causing fatal lung cancer decades later.

Jeremy Brooke’s referral to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal raises important questions not only for those directly involved in the collapse of SSB Law, but for the wider future of high-volume consumer claims litigation and the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s approach to enforcement.

The government has moved the start date for the UK’s new consumer subscription rules. The regime in Part 4, Chapter 2 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) will now take effect in January 2027 rather than the spring 2027 date announced earlier this year.

The new academic year brings updated safeguarding guidance, statutory duties, and fresh challenges for school and trust leaders. From revised attendance requirements and exclusions frameworks to Martyn's Law compliance and inclusion strategies, discover the essential policies, training, and tools you need to navigate this term's regulatory landscape with confidence.

The UK Government has brought forward new rules to combat subscription traps, requiring businesses to provide clearer contract information, send renewal reminders, and simplify cancellation processes. These changes under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 will take effect in January 2027, with significant penalties for non-compliance including fines up to £300,000 or 10% of turnover.

The UK Government has accelerated the implementation timeline for new subscription contract laws under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, moving the enforcement date from Spring 2027 to January 2027. This change significantly reduces the preparation window for businesses offering subscription services, requiring urgent review of sign-up processes, renewal notifications, and cancellation systems to ensure compliance with the new consumer protection regime.

The EU's Green Transition Directive introduces sweeping new rules on greenwashing, sustainability claims, and product durability that will impact all businesses selling to EU consumers from September 2026. With banned practices, mandatory pre-contractual disclosures, and new labelling requirements, companies must act now to audit their environmental claims and ensure compliance across both physical and digital channels.

The EU's Right to Repair Directive, which entered into force on 31 July 2026, introduces comprehensive measures to encourage product repair and extend consumer goods' lifespan as part of the bloc's circular economy strategy. Alongside the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and the Green Transition Directive, these reforms impose new obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors to make products more durable and repairable while providing enhanced consumer information about repair opti

The UK government has accelerated the implementation of new subscription contract rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, moving the enforcement date to January 2027. These regulations introduce stricter transparency requirements at sign-up, mandatory cooling-off periods including a new renewal cooling-off window, and simplified cancellation processes designed to eliminate 'subscription traps' that lock consumers into unwanted recurring payments.

Parliament is set to debate a reintroduced Bill on assisted dying that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live to request assistance to end their own lives. The legislation includes key amendments addressing terminal illness definitions and the appointment of a Voluntary Assisted Dying Commissioner, while an expert group has raised concerns about capacity, consent, and safeguarding provisions.

The BBC drama I, Jack Wright explores what happens when a wealthy patriarch's final will doesn't match his family's expectations, leaving some relatives excluded and others surprisingly benefiting. While the series heightens the drama for entertainment, it raises genuine questions about inheritance disputes: Can disappointed family members challenge a will simply because it feels unfair? What legal grounds exist for contesting testamentary decisions, and could careful lifetime planning have prevented the fa

The UK Government's decision to establish the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation represents a critical test of institutional capacity to deliver growth in one of Britain's most powerful innovation economies. With Greater Cambridge facing severe constraints from housing costs, transport congestion, and infrastructure limitations despite strong local planning, this centrally-led Urban Development Corporation model aims to provide the stability, powers, and resources needed to coordinate complex infrast

Blended families face unique estate planning challenges when balancing the needs of a surviving partner with preserving assets for children from previous relationships. Without proper planning, the intestacy rules in England and Wales often fail to reflect modern family structures, potentially leaving partners vulnerable and children without their expected inheritance.

Acas has published a revised draft code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, marking the first full revision since 2009. The consultation, which closes on 23 September 2026, introduces significant changes including a shift from "employees" to "workers," stronger emphasis on early informal resolution, and new guidance on suspension and reasonable adjustments. Employment tribunals...

It is well established that the right of appeal against dismissal is an important part of a fair dismissal process. But appeals must be treated by employers as more than a tick-box exercise. Tribunals assess the fairness of a dismissal by considering the process as a whole, including any internal appeal.

The British Medical Association has issued comprehensive guidance addressing the complex legal and ethical considerations healthcare professionals face when patients with mental capacity choose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking to hasten death. This guidance provides a structured framework for decision-making, care planning, and symptom management in these challenging clinical situations.

The UK Government has launched a consultation on reforming emergency repairs provisions under the higher-risk buildings regime, addressing concerns that current rules may not effectively handle urgent safety works. The proposed changes aim to clarify what constitutes an emergency repair and create a more proportionate system for building owners, developers, and contractors navigating the Building Safety Regulator approval process.

This review examines five recent court decisions addressing critical procedural and liability issues in civil litigation. From pre-action costs disputes and small claims track protections to privilege hunting abuses and the evolving landscape of omnibus claim forms, these cases provide essential guidance on contemporary litigation challenges and judicial approaches to procedural fairness.

The UK government has accelerated the implementation of new subscription contract regulations, moving the deadline from spring 2027 to January 2027. Businesses selling consumer subscriptions must now rapidly prepare for compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, which introduces stringent requirements around pre-contract information, renewal reminders, cancellation methods, and cooling-off periods to prevent subscription traps.