Leeds Reforms trigger wave of recruitment in legal banking Legal Job vacancies for banking lawyers are expected to soar, driven by the government’s Leeds Reforms which seek to unlock capital and overhaul the ring-fencing framework. Labour market analytics from Vacancysoft reveal that Britain’s legal sector is predicting significant growth in banking roles, both in private practice and in-house at major banks. The report projected a [...]
Manufacturing sector warned: Employment claims set to soar under new Rights Bill Business Manufacturing businesses are grappling with a rising tide of Employment Tribunal claims, driven by economic pressures, which are set to become even more challenging under the Employment Rights Bill. A new report from law firm Birketts, shared exclusively with City AM, reveals that manufacturing businesses faced an average of 39.44 tribunal claims over the past [...]
Hospitality sector on brink of claims crisis as Employment Bill looms Legal The hospitality and leisure sector is already experiencing a rising number of Employment Tribunal claims, a situation likely to worsen further when the Bill becomes law.
How a slow burning legal battle could cost UK supermarkets millions July 24, 2025 UK supermarkets are struggling through turmoil but quietly in the background, an ongoing legal battle is unfolding that could cost them millions
Sadiq Khan pitches London as AI hub despite sector concerns June 2, 2025 Sadiq Khan today championed the capital as an open, “values-led” tech hub, telling international investors that London “will always remain open to talent” and is “resolutely pro-growth”, even as sector voices warn of structural barriers limiting UK competitiveness. Speaking at the inuagural SXSW London’s opening, the Mayor of London framed the capital as a “creative [...]
New immigration plans could reverse the UK’s tech exodus May 13, 2025 The UK government’s recently unveiled immigration white paper has triggered cautious optimism across the tech sector, as policymakers aim to reverse a talent bottleneck that many say has long stifled innovation and growth. As part of a broader industrial strategy targeting sectors like AI, quantum, and green tech, the paper outlines steps to widen access [...]
Boohoo rebrands as Debenhams in shift to a marketplace model March 11, 2025 Boohoo will rebrand to Debenhams as it shifts to a marketplace model to house its brands in the first phase of its turnaround plan. Shares in the company dropped just over three per cent on the news. The Manchester-based company has been struggling with low sales for its youth brands—Boohoo, PLT, and MAN—posting a pre-tax [...]
Family businesses trying to avoid capital gains are exposed if divorce occurs, lawyers warn February 27, 2025 Lawyers warned family businesses, including farms, who are rushing plans to avoid capital gains tax could be exposed to future risks should there be a divorce in the family
Lawyers warn ’employment claims have become a costly burden for businesses’ February 7, 2025 Lawyers urge businesses to stay ahead of law changes after a report revealed employers are devoting more than a month to deal with employment claims
Could Trump’s DEI backlash flow into London? The law will get in the way first February 5, 2025 Trump's push on an anti-DEI agenda is starting to cause a headache at global businesses. But what is the law around this in the UK? And what is the legal sector going to do?