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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Spousal maintenance - am I obligated to pay? If so, how much and how long for?

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Spousal maintenance is a sum of money that is paid from one spouse to the other after a relationship breakdown. It is a legal obligation in circumstances where a 'clean-break' is not appropriate due to ongoing responsibilities after divorce.

Spousal maintenance - am I obligated to pay? If so, how much and how long for?
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has issued a policy proposal aimed at supporting the delivery of the NHS 10-Year Plan.

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

The plan is built around three core shifts in care: from hospital to community, from analogue to digital, and from treatment to prevention. These shifts reference the government’s ambition to deliver economic growth through improved health outcomes.

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has issued a policy proposal aimed at supporting the delivery of the NHS 10-Year Plan.
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

NICE introduces promising improvements to the routing criteria for highly specialised technologies designed to treat rare diseases

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

The newly approved routing criteria is hoped to clearly define the circumstances for when highly specialised technologies (HSTs) will be routed to the HST programme which is designed to evaluate technologies for ultra-rare debilitating conditions.

NICE introduces promising improvements to the routing criteria for highly specialised technologies designed to treat rare diseases
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Contractual flexibility clause did not entitle lorry driver to additional pay (EAT)

Friday, 09 May 2025

The EAT has clarified that an employee contractually required to work variable shift lengths is not automatically entitled to additional pay for longer-than-expected days.

Contractual flexibility clause did not entitle lorry driver to additional pay (EAT)
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill: Government amendments progress at Lords Committee stage

Friday, 09 May 2025

The first day of the Lords Committee stage saw a series of technical government amendments to the guaranteed hours provisions in the Employment Rights Bill.

Employment Rights Bill: Government amendments progress at Lords Committee stage
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Cancellation of overtime was not less favourable treatment of part-time worker, confirms EAT

Friday, 09 May 2025

The EAT has upheld a tribunal’s decision that confusion over budget arrangements rather than part-time status explained the treatment of a job-share employee whose overtime request was refused.

Cancellation of overtime was not less favourable treatment of part-time worker, confirms EAT
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

ABPI and UK Government bring forward VPAG pricing review

Thursday, 01 May 2025

The UK Government and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) have agreed to accelerate the planned review of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG).

ABPI and UK Government bring forward VPAG pricing review
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EHRC issues interim update following Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' under the Equality Act

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published an interim update on the practical implications of the Supreme Court's judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers.

EHRC issues interim update following Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' under the Equality Act
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal clarifies limits on adverse inferences from missing records

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Court of Appeal has clarified when the absence of historic records might justify drawing adverse inferences, offering helpful reminders for employers about evidential risks, record-keeping practices, and statutory compliance.

Court of Appeal clarifies limits on adverse inferences from missing records
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill: proposed amendments at House of Lords Committee Stage

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Further government amendments to the Employment Rights Bill aim to strengthen protections for workers on zero-hours and low-hours contracts.

Employment Rights Bill: proposed amendments at House of Lords Committee Stage
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Articles & Blogs Local Government Public Sector Public Sector

Breaking down the English Devolution White Paper: What it means for local government lawyers

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

A closer look at the legal implications of England’s evolving devolution and local government restructure – and what it means for your legal team’s capacity, planning and resilience.

Breaking down the English Devolution White Paper: What it means for local government lawyers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court confirms biological definition of sex under Equality Act 2010 – what this means for employers

Friday, 25 April 2025

The Supreme Court has clarified what 'sex' means under the Equality Act. Employers now have greater legal certainty, but the case also highlights the need to balance workplace inclusion with existing legal protections for trans people.

Supreme Court confirms biological definition of sex under Equality Act 2010 – what this means for employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT clarifies costs rules in discrimination claims brought by litigants in person

Friday, 25 April 2025

The EAT has overturned a £20,000 costs order due to the tribunal's flawed assumptions about legal advice and hindsight bias in assessing prospects of success.

EAT clarifies costs rules in discrimination claims brought by litigants in person
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?

Thursday, 17 April 2025

It is your responsibility to ensure that they are made aware of the pending application and that they have been given the opportunity to respond to it.

How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Rights Bill: questions raised over third-party harassment provisions

Thursday, 17 April 2025

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has queried whether clause 20 of the Bill strikes the right balance between privacy and freedom of expression.

Employment Rights Bill: questions raised over third-party harassment provisions
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