Insights

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.

Join our practical training on subject access requests for the education and charity sectors, delivered in person and online, to build confidence, reduce workload and ensure compliance with the latest legal changes.

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.

In 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.