Insights

Key updates to the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and what they mean for public bodies and businesses.

Following the Government's publication of the 10 year Industrial Strategy, it has now published its sector plans for its eight growth sectors (the IS-8) - one of which being the Life Sciences Sector Plan. But what does it say?

The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) continues to progress through Parliament, with the House of Lords recently concluding the second, third and fourth sittings of the Report Stage on 16, 21 and 23 July 2025. 

The 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.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 brought in two key new fraud offences.

The recent Bank of England interest rate cut to 4% has several implications, including its impact on financial settlements in divorce.