Navigating the 2026 food landscape - four key issues
The food and agri sector is enormously diverse and important. Katrina Anderson and Jessica Burt identify for key issues for the year ahead.
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The food and agri sector is enormously diverse and important. Katrina Anderson and Jessica Burt identify for key issues for the year ahead.
Laura Ludlow and Jennifer Lewis recently joined the 'AUDE Big Conversation: Lightbulb Moments' at Lancaster University, exploring the path to net zero. Here are key insights from the event shaping the sector’s future.
An employment tribunal has recently concluded that a non-binary claimant did not have the protected characteristic of gender-reassignment. This ruling contrasts with a 2020 judgment from a different tribunal panel which reached the opposite conclusion.
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The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces a mix of measures that will reshape the food and agribusiness landscape. We provide a breakdown of these plans and discuss the impact on the sector.
The government has launched a consultation on various aspects of the levy on English higher education providers, adding detail to the headline announcement in the budget. We look at the key elements included.
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The Chancellor’s 2025 Budget introduces several provisions with direct implications for the charity sector. We look at the key takeaways that may affect you and your business.
Yesterday, the Government announced that it had backed down on its plan to introduce Day 1 unfair dismissal rights. This comes following significant push back from the House of Lords in parliamentary debate and discussions with key business stakeholders.
The last few weeks have seen the national planning regime try to navigate the tricky tightrope between the twin aims of unlocking development and protecting the environment.
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For many people, a pension is one of the most valuable assets they own. It’s easy to focus on the family home when thinking about dividing assets, but pensions can often hold a significant value and will have a big impact on financial security later in life. So, what can the Family Court do about pensions when a couple divorces?