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Irwin Mitchell

ESG and the future of the High Street

A day doesn’t go by it seems without an article or a forecast about the future of the UK’s high street. Many of these predictions are not...

20/04/23
Graham Thomson

UK cyber security breach survey 2023

The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey has been released, which is a great source of insights to help businesses address their cyber...

20/04/23
Joanne Moseley

Third party harassment: new law on the cards for schools and colleges

Under our current laws, it can be difficult for teachers and support staff to bring successful claims against their employers for...

19/04/23
Joanne Moseley

Is diversity and inclusion the key to unlocking growth and productivity in the UK?

The CEOs of M&S, Page Group, Co-operative Group, Unilever, Microsoft and Barrett Homes certainly think so. They have signed the CEO...

17/04/23
Nicola Gooch

Consultation Nation: Yet more planning reform..... this time on short term lets, holiday rentals and nutrient neutrality

The Easter holidays are always a slightly frantic time in my house. After several days of wrangling overexcited children, huge family get...

14/04/23
Joanne Moseley

Don't get caught out: not all settlement negotiations are protected by the without prejudice rule

An employer that wants to exit an employee from their organisation will usually enter into settlement discussions on a without prejudice...

14/04/23
Joanne Moseley

Employee who handed in her keys and said "I'm done" did not resign

As a general rule, if an employee resigns using clear and unambiguous language, their employer is entitled to take it at face value. The...

12/04/23
Joanne Moseley

Discrimination: increases to injury to feelings awards 2023

Individuals who bring successful discrimination claims are entitled to be compensated for the upset and hurt they have suffered by way of...

11/04/23
Adiba Firmansyah

What the education sector needs to know about the new energy efficiency regulations

Against the background of the Department for Education stating that they ‘are putting climate change at the heart of education’ and...

04/04/23
Nicola Gooch

Planning for Fools: The best planning related April Fools of the weekend, and the stories that I wish had been....

Saturday was April Fools day. I spent the morning engaged in such classic pranks as cleaning the house and doing laundry*.  In honour of...

01/04/23
Ailsa Anderson

Will Wetherspoons’ beer taps run dry?

There is an ongoing legal battle between hospitality giant, JD Wetherspoons, and AB InBev (trading as Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I...

31/03/23
Jeremy Ladyman

ESG and securities lending

The Global Framework for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Securities Lending (the Framework) has just been updated by the...

30/03/23
Poppy Ford

ONS reclassification: A college's guide to special payments

Back in December last year, we wrote of the employment law implications of the ONS reclassification of colleges. The decision that...

30/03/23
Jo Bryan

What do office occupiers need to know about EPCs and MEES regulations?

According to the latest Irwin Mitchell survey only 32% of respondents know the energy performance certificate rating of their main office...

30/03/23
Irwin Mitchell

Retail Week Live: ESG reflections

Speaking at Retail Week Live 2023, Grace Beverley, founder and CEO of sustainable sportswear brand, TALA, and fitness brand, Shreddy,...

30/03/23
Jason Newall

William Hill Group businesses to pay record £19.2m for failures

Following an investigation by the Gambling Commission, as part of a regulatory settlement three gambling firms owned by William Hill...

30/03/23
Irwin Mitchell

Why is ESG so important for boosting staff retention in hospitality?

Now is the time for the hospitality sector to focus on ESG to increase staff retention, attract new recruits, ensure they are delivering...

29/03/23
Erica Ives

Sustainability in sport: stadium development and planning

Like many other sectors, the sports sector faces an unprecedented challenge to become more sustainable, finding ways to mitigate its...

29/03/23
Ben Delaney

Upskilling is key to retail sector success

The debate about the health of the retail sector has intensified in recent years as more well-known names disappear from our high...

29/03/23
Irwin Mitchell

Flying below the radar: the legal implications of the use of drones in the UK

The growing popularity of drones has created new challenges for lawmakers and law enforcement agencies in the UK and around the world....

29/03/23
Irwin Mitchell

Levi's to use AI to boost diversity in adverts

Levi's has made huge strides forward in terms of diversity, equality and inclusion in recent years. For example, in 2020 it committed to...

25/03/23
Joanne Bone

"Every Day’s A School Day In Data Protection" – GDPR for the Education Sector: What to expect in 2023

A lot has happened recently in the education space when it comes to data protection and the only thing you can count on is that there...

24/03/23
Joanne Moseley

April rate increases employers need to know about

If you're an employer in the UK, you need to take note of the latest update to employment tribunal limits and other rate changes coming...

23/03/23
Jane Anderson

ESG: Are parent companies liable for their subsidiaries' impact?

ESG, which stands for Environment Social and Governance, is a phrase never too far from the headlines, in particular in respect of...

21/03/23
Nicola Gooch

Technical Consultation on the Infrastructure Levy launches and it's ..... complicated....

Just when you think it is safe to step away from the computer and make a cup of tea, DLUHC launches not one but two *major* new...

17/03/23
Irwin Mitchell

Budget 2023: Consumer goods sector

Earlier this week Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget – something which he referred to as a ‘Budget for Growth’. Most of the...

17/03/23
Joanne Moseley

Budget 2023: four employment-related changes

According to the Chancellor, the main focus of his Spring budget 2023 was to get the UK 'back to work'.  'We have around one million...

16/03/23
Irwin Mitchell

MEES changes are imminent - Landlords must act

Most – if not all – commercial property investors will be all too aware of the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations...

16/03/23
Jill Crawford

Budget 2023: E for environment

With the Spring Budget announced yesterday we take a quick glance at what’s in it for the environment. The chancellor announced when...

16/03/23
Nicola Gooch

Budget 2023: Later Living & Care

Yesterday, Jeremy Hunt delivered his first official 'non-emergency' budget as chancellor. It was billed as a Budget for Growth, with a...

16/03/23