The Employment Rights Act 2025 are the biggest reforms to workplace rights in a generation. Jane van Zyl, CEO, Working Families, explores what it means for your business. The updating of existing legislation and introduction of new rights is designed...

Last year saw a record breaking 9,100 employment tribunal claims across the UK, marking a staggering 234% increase on the year prior. As tribunal claims rise, so does the question of how many result in cost awards, where a tribunal...

Timely income is essential for a business’s financial health; bills need to be paid, regardless of whether your own invoices have been settled. You may have a talented team and excellent products or services, but that can’t cover rent,...

HCR Law has retained its position as the UK’s leading legal adviser for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to Experian’s MarketIQ Q1 2026 rankings. The firm again ranks first nationally, extending its lead in a market increasingly shaped by selectivity...

As of January 20, 2026, the UK business environment is set for major legal transformations, catalysed by legislation such as the Employment Rights Act 2025 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. These reforms aim to enhance worker...

As businesses increasingly embrace digital practices, the use of electronic signatures has become commonplace. From executing commercial contracts and approving purchase orders to onboarding new employees, the likelihood is that these processes are now conducted digitally, rather than relying...

In the dynamic world of business, organisations assume numerous roles—from manufacturers and retailers to employers and community pillars. Their operations are essential, impacting employees, landlords, governments, and shareholders alike. However, even the most successful businesses can face challenges that...

From 18 November 2025, companies will no longer be required to maintain local statutory registers for directors, secretaries or persons with significant control (PSCs). This forms part of a broader set of reforms introduced by Companies House to improve corporate...