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Your up-to-date guide on the forthcoming employment law changes

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Employment
Here’s a summary of the most important updates for employers as we break down the roadmap for the delivery of the Employment Rights Bill. We are expecting a few changes to happen in 2025, but with most changes in 2026 and 2027.

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The Pubs Code and going free of tie

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The “beer tie” is a centuries-old concept where large pub companies lease their pubs to tenants. As part of the pub tenancy agreement the tenant is restricted to buying its beer and products from the landlord, generally at inflated prices. In England and Wales, there are six large pub-owning businesses (landlords) and thousands of tied tenants.

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‘We feel proud to work here’

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Don’t just take it from us. Read the outstanding results of our new joiner employee survey and discover how we differ from many other law firms.

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“Gender critical” beliefs are capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the belief that biological sex is unchangeable and separate from gender identity is a philosophical belief which falls within the protection of the Equality Act 2010.

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#Every90Seconds – Action for Brain Injury Week 2023

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15 – 21 May 2023 is “Action for Brain Injury Week” – a vitally important time for Headway, the Brain Injury Association, to raise awareness of the issues facing brain injury survivors

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5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive and trusts

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The government has now issued the promised technical consultation referred to in our last blog which has thrown some light on the various concerns.

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A corporate manslaughter investigation has been opened into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

A corporate manslaughter investigation has been opened into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Healthcare

The inquiry into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) was established in May 2022 following serious concerns…

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A night of celebration at the Leaders in Care Awards 2024

A night of celebration at the Leaders in Care Awards 2024
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I had the pleasure of attending the Leaders in Care Awards 2024 with my colleague @Kirill Bingham. The emphasis was very much about…

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A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW

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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.

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Access to Child Trust Funds

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The question of access to Child Trust funds by young adults who lack capacity has caused some controversy recently.

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