Don’t look back in anger: Why employers should take note of the Gallagher brothers
With the international leg of the Oasis reunion gigs about to get underway, rumours abound about the true nature of the
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Labour MPs exiled: Let’s talk about suspension
Following the final Prime Minister’s Questions just days before the summer break for MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir
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Government review of parental leave and pay following scathing report uncovering system’s ‘fundamental failings.’
The Government recently announced a landmark review of the overall package of the parental leave and pay system in Great
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Immigration Update: Major changes to Skilled Worker sponsorship
On 1 July 2025, the UK Government published a new Statement of Changes which implements many of the changes proposed in
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Improved Rights for Fire and Rehire Employees
The government has this week announced a revised position on the controversial ‘fire and rehire’ practice, easing the
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Employment Rights Bill set to improve rights of parents impacted by pregnancy loss
The government has announced that, under the new Employment Rights Bill, parents who experience pregnancy loss before 24
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Redundancy – the dangers of failing to fully consider alternatives
The recent case of Hendry Group v Kennedy provided a helpful warning for employers considering making staff redundant to
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Soaring numbers of claims across the UK in the Employment Tribunal and the impact of the Employment Rights Bill
The number of claims brought to the employment tribunal are rising year on year. The Ministry of Justice have published
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Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers
There has been much discussion and controversy surrounding the recent decision of the Supreme Court (“Court”) in the
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Buying a Pharmacy: Sponsored workers and business purchases
Buying a dental practice can be complex, especially when the practice you are buying holds a sponsor licence. Sponsor
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Employers responsibilities this Stress Awareness Week
This week is Stress Awareness Week in the UK with 6 November marking national stress awareness day. The Health and
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Unpacking The Autumn Budget: Our Legal Experts Analyse What Legislative and Tax Changes Could Mean for You
Following weeks of speculation the 2024 Autumn Budget has been announced.
In what is one of the largest tax rising