The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 ("the Act") received Royal Assent on Monday (27 October 2025), marking a pivotal moment for the private rented sector in England.

The government has confirmed that it is still reviewing the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) draft Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations, which was submitted for approval on 4 September 2025.

The House of Lords has reinserted a number of amendments previously rejected by the Commons, meaning the Employment Rights Bill will return for further consideration.

The government has announced it intends to change the law so that the Family Court will no longer presume that it is in a child's best interests to have involvement of both parents in their life.

The government has announced plans to further strengthen protections for victims by extending the circumstances in which non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) will be unenforceable.

This series of articles explores key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of leases, with a focus on the retail sector.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that tribunals must properly evaluate future loss based on evidence, rather than adopting arbitrary limits such as a default retirement age.

This series of articles explores key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of leases, with a focus on the retail sector. 

This series of articles explores key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of leases, with a focus on the retail sector.