‘It can’t cope’: Employment Tribunal cases surge with calls for Government action ahead of Worker Rights Bill June 12, 2025 Employment cases have increased, with growing backlogs and the looming Bill, the Government is called to intervene before the situation worsens
The high-profile non-doms that have quit Britain since the Budget June 6, 2025 If the pleas of wealth advisers and tax lawyers are to be believed, since the Chancellor’s Autumn fiscal crackdown, non-doms have been leaving Britain in droves. We’ve listed the most high-profile departures since the Budget. Having made it almost exactly halfway through her maiden Budget, the UK’s first female Chancellor was beginning to find her [...]
British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise: June 5, 2025 The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have now been announced, celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands and recognising their vital role in growing our economy to improve lives. This year, 197 businesses representing a diverse range of sectors, have been recognised by His Majesty The King [...]
Businesses rethink legal strategy as costs of lawyers surge May 28, 2025 Increasing amount of legal work will be handled by in-house law teams rather than law firms as businesses face cost pressures
Legal tech this, AI law firm that: But what about jobs and trust? May 15, 2025 AI is the craze, every big business has jumped onto the hype, and the legal sector is no different—but the skepticism wafting around is there for a reason
To be useful to business, in-house lawyers must be critical May 14, 2025 An in-house lawyer can be a business's best friend, but only if they're willing to be critical, writes Dr Jim Baxter.
Passing the Public Authorities Bill will hand away Brits’ privacy rights May 13, 2025 The Public Authorities Bill is handing away Brits' privacy rights. Why aren't more of us worried, asks Rebecca Vincent.
Tribunal backlog worsens ahead of employment reforms May 6, 2025 The backlog at the Employment Tribunal has jumped nearly 28 per cent over the last year, putting the government in an awkward position
Talent is fleeing Trump’s America and Britain stands to benefit May 1, 2025 The US is experiencing a brain drain as the American dream turns into a nightmare under Donald Trump. Britain should welcome American talent with open arms, says John Caudwell I cannot be the only one watching with deep concern as the United States – a nation once synonymous with opportunity and freedom – descends into [...]
Recruitment surges for employment lawyers as businesses worry about worker rights overhaul April 30, 2025 Law firms are actively seeking to bulk out their practices as the pending employment law overhaul drives uncertainty at businesses