An early overview of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, unpacking the key proposals, unexpected omissions and what they could mean for the future shape of local government in England

How one often-missed rule could offer immediate inheritance tax relief – with flexibility built in

Homemade wills can save time and money, but when someone is vulnerable, the risks of a dispute are high.

Some ICBs currently interpret maternity leave reimbursement as being capped at 26 weeks. However, the Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) does not impose such a limit. Learn why full 12-month reimbursement is contractually justified, and how practices can challenge incorrect ICB interpretations.

The EAT has confirmed that a final act by an employer need not be serious or blameworthy in itself to revive earlier conduct, provided it contributes to a repudiatory breach of trust and confidence when taken cumulatively.

A government-commissioned review of the current whistleblowing regime has flagged legal uncertainty, limited internal procedures, and inconsistent support for whistleblowers.

The Court of Appeal has clarified when a worker supplied through an agency will be treated as employed by the agency, and confirmed that fixed-term arrangements can still count as temporary for the purposes of agency worker protections.

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Many GPs are Landlords of tenants in their surgery buildings. Most commercial leases require tenants to obtain landlord consent before assigning their lease to a new tenant. There are key actions and considerations for GPs who are landlords when they receive a request for consent to a lease assignment.