New laws are expected to be included in the King’s Speech, signalling the Government’s intended legislative programme for the coming session. The announcement indicates that further primary legislation is being …
New laws are expected to be included in the King’s Speech, setting out the Government’s immediate legislative priorities. The announcement signals the start of the formal process by which proposed …
Law firm collapse can leave clients exposed to duplicate mortgage payments when completion funds are not properly protected or transferred. In this case, a couple were forced to pay their …
Children’s wellbeing and school reform legislation has now passed into law in England. The Children’s Wellbeing and School Act creates a new statutory framework affecting the legal approach to children’s …
New justice law places victims at the centre of the criminal justice response. The reform is designed to give victims greater prominence within the system and to strengthen the legal …
Pension Schemes Bill set to become law in the United Kingdom, marking a legislative development in pensions regulation. The Bill’s passage gives formal legal effect to measures within the pension …
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime punishment has been equalised under a law change, removing the previous disparity in sentencing treatment. The change aligns the penalty framework for offences motivated by hostility towards …
Tobacco and vapes legislation has now received Royal Assent, giving the Tobacco and Vapes Bill the force of law in the United Kingdom. The change marks a significant legal development …
Charities have been given greater flexibility to contact supporters after a change in data law policy affecting direct marketing. The Information Commissioner’s Office has confirmed that charities may now rely …
Renters’ rights reform is creating division among landlords in London as the legal position on residential letting continues to shift. The issue is significant because changes affecting landlords directly alter …
