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Changes to the definition of regulated activity with children
17 Sept 2026The supervision exemption was removed from the definition of regulated activity with children, as it applies to unpaid/voluntary roles, with effect from 1 September 2026.
Organisations that permit adults to work in a voluntary/unpaid capacity with children should now review those arrangements and decide whether to carry out enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List checks.
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First Rent Determination Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Pukahf v Ndifor tells us?
15 Sept 2026The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, bringing the most significant changes to residential tenancies in nearly 40 years. Among them is a reformed process for challenging rent increases at the First-tier Tribunal. In Pukahf Co-Invest 1A LTD and Pukahf Co-Invest 1B LTD v Bill Selambi Ndifor (MAN/00BR/MRA/2026/0009), decided on 10 July 2026, we have one of the very first tribunal decisions applying these new rules in practice.
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VWV welcomes seven newly qualified solicitors and 12 new trainees across four offices
11 Sept 2026VWV is delighted to announce the qualification of seven solicitors, who have successfully completed their training contracts and will continue their careers with the firm across a range of practice areas.
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Right to Work changes: What should employers do before 1 October 2026?
10 Sept 2026Discover what employers should review before the October 2026 Right to Work changes, including contracts, supply chains, verification and compliance processes.
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Government publishes new guidance on zero hours contracts
10 Sept 2026New government guidance reminds employers of current best practice on zero hours contracts but will be updated to reflect the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms due to take effect next year.
