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Alexandra Addington

From reactive to inclusive: what the Schools White Paper means for schools and SEND reform

On 23 February 2026, the government published its long-awaited Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving. It sets out a...

26/02/26
Alexandra Addington

Trade union reform: what schools and colleges need to know

Significant waves of reforms affecting trade unions and their members will take place throughout 2026. In this article, we outline what...

26/02/26
Alexandra Addington

Drinking alcohol in class and teaching while under the influence: does it justify a teaching ban?

In Mr Steven Ward: professional conduct outcome the Secretary of State had to decide whether a teacher accused of drinking alcohol in...

26/02/26
Colette Kelly

The Difference Between Police Bail and Released Under Investigation; Understanding Police Procedures in England and Wales

In recent years, the landscape of police procedures concerning arrest, questioning  and release has evolved considerably. Two terms that...

26/02/26
Elizabeth Thomson

Sweeping reforms proposed in draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill

In January 2026, the government published a draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, and an accompanying consultation. If enacted, the...

25/02/26
Mandeep Khroud

From British Champion to British Citizen? The Legal Barriers Facing Bilal Fawaz

Bilal Fawaz defeated Ishamel Davis on 21 February to become the British and Commonwealth super-welterweight champion, having already held...

24/02/26
Claire Petricca-Riding

Are we being persistent enough about PFAS? UK Government publishes long awaited plan

Are we being persistent enough about PFAS? UK Government publishes long awaited PFAS plan We have all read about the exposure of PFAS,...

23/02/26
Charlotte Roach

A Starting 11 Without Immigration: How do UK Football Clubs Bring in Players from Overseas?

Football and immigration – a topical crossover given Jim Ratcliffe's recent comments.  Since Ratcliffe was interviewed by Sky News, many...

20/02/26
Sarah Jabir

Global Talent – Arts Council

The Global Talent route is an immigration pathway for talented individuals – Here we delve into the specialisms of arts and culture, in...

20/02/26
Katherine East

ADR Explored

In our recent article, we looked at the growing importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”), and the measures the Court will...

19/02/26
Henry Thompson

Revenue and Regulation - Life Sciences Update – February 2026

In a nutshell Strong dealmaking activity at the top of the market;Important regulatory changes are upcoming in the UK and EU;The UK’s...

19/02/26
Joanna Onisiforou

Simple Mistakes, Massive Consequences!

A heavy goods vehicle driver is suing Specsavers claiming a failed eye test ‘not only cost him his livelihood but also plunged him into...

18/02/26
Katie Gledhill

Employment law news in brief – February 2026

Here's our round-up of employment law news for February 2026. Employment cases linked to neurodivergence almost double in five years...

18/02/26
Katie Gledhill

Employment Rights Act 2025: government publishes consultation on flexible working reforms

The government has launched a consultation on the forthcoming changes to the statutory flexible working regime, inviting views on how...

18/02/26
Joanne Moseley

Collective consultation triggers and redundancy: do you count previous dismissals within 90 days?

It's been long established that you must collectively consult appropriate representatives if you are proposing to make 20 or more...

18/02/26
Alexandra Addington

Employment Rights Act 2025: the fire and rehire consultation explained

The government has confirmed, via its updated timeline, that the changes to fire and rehire will now come into force in January 2027. In...

16/02/26
Nanayaa Agyeman

Illegal working after a visa is curtailed: whose fault is it?

Throughout 2025, the Home Office issued an unprecedented number of penalties to organisations for employing illegal workers, with the...

13/02/26
Sarah Jabir

A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: What the New Proposals Mean for Medical Workers

The UK Government’s consultation on “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement”, published in November 2025, sets out the most significant overhaul...

12/02/26
Jane Anderson

Examining the FCA’s Enhanced Safeguards for "Buy Now Pay Later" Customers in England

On 11 February 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) unveiled a significant package of new protections for borrowers using Buy...

12/02/26
Alexandra Addington

Employment Rights Act 2025: updated timeline and multiple consultations launched

Over the past week, the government has published an updated timeline for implementing the numerous provisions of the Employment Rights...

12/02/26
Byron Massarella

Section 234: Welcome clarification handed down in Maher v Investalet [2025] EWHC 3133 (Ch)

  The High Court has handed down an important decision on the scope of section 234 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“section 284”), specially...

11/02/26
Julie Dao

HMRC Updates on Money Laundering Regulation Breaches

HMRC has issued its latest update on businesses that failed to meet their obligations under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and...

11/02/26
Katherine East

Alternative Dispute Resolution – From Encouragement to Expectation

Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) has become an increasingly integral part of civil litigation in England and Wales. Once a...

11/02/26
Gordon Chan

First adjudication enforcement refusal in 2026: TCC declines summary judgment over “fabricated” JCT contract

The TCC in High Tech Construction Limited v WLP Trading and Marketing Limited [2026] EWHC 152 (TCC) refused the Claimant's (HTC's)...

10/02/26
Jane Anderson

Selective Licensing, Rising Penalties and the End of Section 21 Notices

London Borough of Havering has announced additional and selective licensing schemes will start in the borough on 18 March 2026. We...

10/02/26
Ewan Collett

Dependants and the Consultation Paper – An Individualistic Approach?

Following on from our previous article analysing Mahmood’s fiscal approach to earned settlement in the UK, this piece will examine the...

09/02/26
Asim Arshad

Buying property with crypto - A brief guide

Crypto has moved from niche to mainstream. Today, people buying property with crypto-derived wealth range from speculative investors who...

06/02/26
Craig Wright

Assessing the Home Office’s Earned Settlement Plans and Their Fiscal Focus

On 20 November, the Home Office opened the ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, a new consultation on the Home Office’s proposals for a new...

05/02/26
Alexandra Addington

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: introduction of multi-academy trust inspections

In the run-up to the 2024 general election, Labour's plan for schools set out an intention to "create a better system for inspecting and...

04/02/26
Alexandra Addington

Education sector: news in brief - February 2026

Pilot scheme exposes hidden scale of children’s speech and language needs  A national speech and language screening pilot has uncovered...

04/02/26