Solicitors should prepare for a wide range of legal and regulatory developments in 2026 that may affect practice management, client work and compliance. The issues identified for the year ahead …
Parental leave rights are being strengthened to give working families greater security. The legal change is directed at improving the position of millions of employees who rely on family leave …
Government consultation seeks views on modernising the law governing powered mobility devices in the United Kingdom. The exercise raises the question of whether current rules remain fit for purpose for …
Restrictions on junk food advertising aimed at protecting children’s health are moving into a formal legal framework in the UK. The measure is intended to limit how and when less …
Germany has passed a new law aimed at cracking down on people smuggling to the UK. The measure is directed at the criminal activity that enables unlawful crossings and organised …
Unlimited fines are now in focus for dog attacks on farm animals, strengthening the legal response to livestock worrying and related harm. The development signals a more severe financial penalty …
Mental health legislation in England and Wales has received Royal Assent, creating a new legal framework for the delivery of care. The change is intended to modernise how mental health …
Planning and infrastructure legislation has now been enacted in the form of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. The new law marks a significant development in the legal framework governing planning …
Employment law reform is reshaping the UK workplace by changing the rules that govern working arrangements, pay and worker protection. The headline legal development is a move to bring the …
UK law societies have supported a landmark treaty intended to strengthen the protection of lawyers. The development is significant because it places the safety and independence of legal professionals at …
