Revised legislation reallocates PAYE risk within labour supply chains and expands anti-avoidance provisions. 

The UK anti-corruption strategy 2025 confirms that reform of employment whistleblowing protections is under active consideration.

After months of intense debate and amendments, Labour's Employment Rights Bill has become law. This marks the most significant change in employment rights in over a decade, promising sweeping reforms to strengthen workers' protections across the UK.

The Employment Rights Act will make significant reforms changes to many aspects of employment law. 

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be payable on a "disposal of land" in England for example on a new lease, a lease renewal or on a property transfer.

We review some of the circumstances where SDLT may be payable or a return may need to be filed HMRC. 

This article was written by Adrian Cousens, Azets Healthcare Partner specialising in Primary Care.

The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment last week in the case of Mather and another v Rattan, unanimously dismissing Mr Rattan's appeal on all three grounds and providing useful clarification on the application of the law regarding limitation, reliance, and causation in deceit claims.

The Court of Appeal, in a majority judgment, has dismissed an appeal challenging a school's decision to permanently exclude a pupil for misconduct. 

The Department for Education's update to the Academy Trust Handbook in October 2025 has significantly changed the way in which confidentiality clauses can be used by academies, including in settlement agreements. Academies need to be aware of these changes to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues.