Insights
Unpaid internships under growing government scrutiny
14 Aug 2025The government has launched a 12-week call for evidence on unpaid internships, work trials, voluntary roles and work shadowing as part of its “Make Work Pay” agenda. The stated aim is to strengthen protections for young workers, tackle non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and ensure that opportunities are accessible regardless of background. The consultation runs until 9 October 2025, with a response expected early next year.
Why does "Failure to Prevent Fraud" get all the limelight?
12 Aug 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 brought in two key new fraud offences.
The Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on Divorce Settlements
11 Aug 2025The recent Bank of England interest rate cut to 4% has several implications, including its impact on financial settlements in divorce.
NICE and MHRA work closer to deliver innovative medicines faster
11 Aug 2025In the recent Life Sciences Sector Plan, one of the promises to make the UK the third best place in the world for life sciences was to streamline regulation and market access.
Time spent travelling to work on employer minibus not counted for national minimum wage purposes
08 Aug 2025Court of Appeal confirms that travel from home to farm on employer transport is not "time work" under the NMW Regulations.
Employment Rights Bill: updates from the fourth sitting of House of Lords report stage
08 Aug 2025The fourth sitting of the House of Lords Report Stage took place on 23 July 2025. This update covers the latest amendments and government commitments as the Employment Rights Bill progresses.
