4 mins
13 Nov 2026
Court strikes trust wording from will: Elliott v Bateson [2026]
Elliott v Bateson highlights the importance of clear advice when including life interest trusts in wills and ensuring they reflect the testator’s wishes.
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7 mins
11 Nov 2026
Lawful disruption: what can the UK learn from overseas approaches to digital replicas?
The jurisdictions considered in this article illustrate different approaches to a common challenge – how do you give people more control over their personal attributes in a digital world?
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4 mins
11 Nov 2026
Could PPPs play a role in delivering the UK’s defence ambitions?
The latest Budget signals a greater role for private capital and the private sector to participate in defence PPPs.
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5 mins
10 Nov 2026
Autumn Budget 2026: What does it mean for defence and aerospace businesses?
We explore the key funding announcements, including defence procurement, AI, cyber and aerospace investment, and the practical steps established suppliers, SMEs and new entrants can take to prepare for new opportunities across the defence supply chain.
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3 mins
10 Nov 2026
Bringing a cosmetic to market: key points to consider
We explore the key issues businesses should consider when launching cosmetics in the UK and EU, including how to avoid inadvertently making medical or misleading claims.
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5 mins
04 Nov 2026
Employee influencers, M&S cookies and ad disclosure
As employee influencers are on the rise, we must ask ourselves when does employee-generated content become advertising?
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7 mins
03 Nov 2026
Potential implications of the data centre covenant
The government estimates that we need 6 GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030, but they recognise there are barriers that first need to be addressed.
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4 mins
02 Nov 2026
The price isn’t right: CMA fines three firms over misleading sales tactics
CMA action against Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold’s Gym highlights the risks of misleading offers, hidden charges and automatic opt-ins. We explore the lessons for businesses.
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4 mins
02 Nov 2026
The first 72 hours after fraud: Why response matters as much as the event
The first 72 hours after discovering fraud can shape a business’s recovery prospects. We explore the priorities for general counsel, from preserving evidence to coordinating the response and avoiding common early mistakes.
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7 mins
29 Oct 2026
Autumn Budget 2026: breathing space on energy bills but can infrastructure keep pace?
Explore what the Autumn Budget 2026 means for the energy sector, including grid connections, data centres, energy bills and investment in UK energy infrastructure.
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3 mins
29 Oct 2026
Autumn Budget 2026: What does it mean for family businesses and business owners?
Discover what the Autumn Budget 2026 means for family businesses and business owners, including changes to BADR, Founders’ Relief, business sales and succession planning.
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4 mins
29 Oct 2026
Autumn Budget 2026: A new chapter for Oxford’s property market?
We explore what the Autumn Budget’s proposals for Oxford could mean for property, investment and development across the city and wider region.
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