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Our charity law blog gives up to date news on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the charity sector.
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.
The revised Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2026, effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, introduces significant changes to charity reporting.
Following a public consultation over the summer, the DCMS issued the government’s response on 31 October, confirming significant changes to charity financial thresholds in England and Wales, due to take effect on 1 October 2026.
The new charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) was published on 31 October 2025 and will apply to accounting periods beginning 1 January 2026.
The use of social media for charities, and those who work and volunteer for them, has been a regular theme in Charity Commission compliance cases in recent years.
The Charity Commission has published its first annual Charity sector risk assessment 2025, intended to provide an overview of potential risks to the sector.
Changes to charity tax compliance have been announced. In this blog we explain the changes likely to affect your charity.
On 20 May 2025, the High Court delivered its judgment in Kids Company’s judicial review of the Charity Commission’s report. We provide commentary and analysis on this judgment.
This refresh is part of the Commission’s continuing project to rewrite much of its major guidance. The aim is to make it more accessible – apparently most trustees access guidance on their mobile phone screens.
Our construction and engineering blog offers updates and commentary on the latest legal news affecting those working in the construction and engineering industry.
The UK government launches a consultation on payment practices, proposing reforms which include a ban on retentions and stricter invoice rules.
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has announced that it will be directing more Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) to apply for a Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) — a key part of the post-Grenfell building safety regime under the Building Safety Act 2022.
The draft Building Safety Levy (England) regulations 2025 have been laid before Parliament.
The Court of Appeal has now handed down judgment in the appeals in the Triathlon Homes and Adriatic Land cases.
The Supreme Court judgement in the case of URS v BDW has been handed down.
On 2 April 2025, HMRC published the VAT reverse charge for building and construction services manual. This blog briefly explains how the VAT reverse charge may apply to parties operating within the construction industry and examines some of the key features of the manual.
In mid-April, the judiciary published updated guidance for judicial office holders to assist in their use of artificial intelligence (AI).
JCT has announced the withdrawal of the JCT suite of contracts, effective from March 31 2026.
On the 17 March 2025, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) launched its consensus process to gather feedback on the proposed changes to the CITB levy.
Our education blog brings together public, private and charity law and commentary for the education and research sector.
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.
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.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 now requires mandatory identity checks for UK company directors, LLP members and persons with significant control (PSCs) to combat corruption and fraud.
This week saw the publication of the wide-ranging post-16 education and skills white paper. We outline some of the key issues that those working in the sector will be considering.
We consider cyber security risk as an element of universities’ student protection plans.
As the UK’s private education sector faces mounting financial pressures and regulatory shifts – most notably, of course, the imposition of VAT on private school fees from January 2025 – many independent schools are exploring alternative ownership structures. This blog explores...
Understand the OfS’s new compliance rules for franchising in higher education, including student thresholds and provider responsibilities.
OfS consults on new condition E8 for franchising oversight, with major implications for governance, reporting, and student protections.
New guidance urges universities to clarify fees and costs upfront, with stronger consumer law obligations under the DMCCA.
Our employment law blog provides insight on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting employers and those in a senior human resources role.
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.
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.
A recent ruling illustrates why it is often necessary to weigh the merits of different options when it comes to deciding how to manage disciplinary procedures fairly.
Earlier this week (17 November) the House of Lords again rejected amendments which the Commons reinstated in the Bill earlier this month, potentially delaying the Government’s implementation timetable.
The High Court has ruled that a non-compete clause imposed on a relatively junior clothing salesman was not enforceable. It is relatively rare for disputes about restraint of trade to reach a final hearing.
Last night (5 November) the House of Commons rejected the latest Lords’ amendments to the Bill). However, they have made some concessions, in the hope of persuading the Lords to back down when the Bill returns to them for the third time.
Today, 5th November, employment lawyers are watching Parliament with bated breath as the House of Commons considers the latest amendments to the landmark Employment Rights Bill.
On 28th October, the House of Lords declined to accept all the amendments to the Bill passed in the Commons last month. That means that the Bill failed to complete the final step in the Parliamentary process, and "ping pong" continues.
The Government has launched four new consultations on the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill. They relate to the following new rights: the duty to inform workers of the right to join a trade union, workplace access rights for trade unions, enhanced dismissal protecti...
Our environmental, social and governance (ESG) blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal ESG issues and how they impact organisations, our people, our clients and the wider communities that we work with.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) are no longer optional considerations in the industrial and logistics sector; they are essential. This is true for occupiers, investors and developers alike, who have been placed under increasing pressure to take responsibility for su...
The United Nation’s annual Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil came to a close on Saturday 22 November, following two weeks of discussions and negotiations aimed at limiting global temperature rises and their impact.
As COP30 reaches its halfway point in Belém, Brazil, the message is clear: this is the COP of implementation. A decade on from the Paris Agreement, the focus has shifted from pledges to delivery and accountability. Yet, there are signs of strain.
On 13 October, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee approved a sweeping compromise to scale back the EU’s corporate sustainability framework. The vote marks a significant recalibration of the CSRD and the CSDDD.
The European Commission has proposed a further one-year delay to the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR), pushing its application to 30 December 2026.
Explore how the 'failure to prevent fraud' offence impacts ESG reporting, directors’ duties, and corporate liability in a changing UK compliance landscape.
These Guidelines aim to facilitate the flow of capital towards entities that are credibly transitioning to net zero, across various asset classes and global jurisdictions.
This blog introduces the general issues that are at play when considering the lawfulness of a subsidy, then takes a look at a couple of recent examples.
The UK government has launched a fast-tracked subsidy scheme to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, marking a bold step toward a greener transport future.
Our family and children law blog provides practical advice and insight on a wide range of topics by our top-ranked family and children lawyers.
Christmas is all about giving – but what happens when the relationship doesn’t last? Who keeps the luxury watch? What about the car that was given as a present? And what if the gift was a treasured family heirloom? These questions can feel awkward and emotional, especially whe...
Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. For children, it’s about excitement, family traditions, and making memories. But when parents live apart, the festive season can quickly become stressful. Who gets Christmas Eve? What about Boxing Day? How do...
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...
While pets are often seen as beloved family members, English law classifies them as chattels (items of personal property). In this blog, we discuss how pets are dealt with during divorce, how can you prevent disputes and if a dispute arises, what are the best options to solvi...
A significant change is coming to family law in England and Wales. This week, the Government announced plans to repeal the presumption of parental involvement, a principle that has shaped child arrangements decisions for over a decade.
When Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban recently announced their divorce, the headlines weren’t just about celebrity gossip. What stood out was the calm, considered way they’d agreed to co-parent their teenage daughters. No courtroom drama. No mudslinging. Just a privately worked o...
In May 2025, the Family Justice Council released new guidance on covert recordings in family law cases involving children. As technology evolves, more parents are presenting secret recordings in court - this guidance addresses the growing trend and its implications.
When family relationships break down, it can be difficult for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members to maintain contact with the grandchildren, nieces and nephews that they love. If you're considering taking steps to resume contact, it's important to u...
If you find yourself in children proceedings in the Family Court, you may hear talk of “experts” being involved. But who are they, and why are they needed?
Our food and agribusiness law blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the food and agribusiness industry.
The food and agri sector is enormously diverse and important. Katrina Anderson and Jessica Burt identify for key issues for the year ahead.
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 Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its’ first investigation using its new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumer Act (DMCC), into online pricing practices.
Katrina Anderson, Principle Associate specialising in commercial and food product regulatory at Mills & Reeve, looked at the implications for access to healthy, affordable food, and what might be next for HFSS (high in fat, salt, and sugar) food.
Food producer businesses may be inadvertently impacted by EPR rules if their brand is placed on packaging – even if the food is produced on behalf of an own brander.
Jessica Burt, associate specialising in food product regulatory and product liability at Mills & Reeve, looks at the implications of future mandatory sales data reporting for ‘larger’ food companies and what this may mean in the food sector as a whole.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) gave a ruling on Shell Energy UK for a paid for LinkedIn ad, dated 1 October. This provides a useful insight into how to get green claims right and the ASA's view on LinkedIn content.
Monday 29 September marks the UN’s sixth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. This year’s theme calls for the expansion and strengthening of stakeholder efforts to reduce food loss and waste as a critical element of securing a sustainable food future.
Discover the UK government's new approach to HFSS regulation, shifting from rigid promotional restrictions to mandatory data reporting and health targets for retailers, and learn how these changes affect compliance and retail strategies.
Our health and care law blog provides insight on the latest legal, policy and commercial issues affecting the NHS and the independent health sector.
The Government’s latest announcement signals a bold step towards tackling NHS waiting times and modernising healthcare infrastructure.
The supported living market in the UK has grown by 6% over the past five years and is forecast to increase by a similar percentage in the next three years. Looking ahead, it’s estimated that an additional 37,500 units of supported accommodation will be needed by 2037.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to consider opening a market study into the private dentistry market.
If there’s one thing the recent techUK Health and Social Care Summit made clear, it’s this: the future of NHS digital and tech innovation will be built on collaboration.
Cyber threats in care homes are no longer hypothetical. Read more in Helen Tringham's article.
As the NHS looks ahead to the next decade, the role of GPs and the wider primary care sector remains central to delivering sustainable, patient-centred healthcare.
A new decision underscores the vital role of judicial oversight in complex medical treatment cases where patients lack capacity.
If you’ve noticed more people tracking their sleep on smartwatches or seeking out wellness apps, you’re not alone. The consumer health market is thriving and it’s not just a passing trend – it’s a shift in how we think about health, wellness and investment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched its “Better regulation, Better care” consultation, inviting views on proposed reforms to how health and care services are assessed, inspected, and rated in England.
Our life sciences law blog brings you up to date news and views on legal, regulation and policy decisions affecting the life science sector.
UK medicines regulator, the MHRA, has carried out an extensive, two-day raid on an illicit weight loss medicines facility.
Legislation passed in 2023 opened the door to greater flexibility for precision genetic technology. From November 2025, new rules will streamline the approval process (in England only) for precision bred plant varieties—those developed using advanced gene editing tools like CR...
PISCES is a new type of platform where shares in private companies can be traded. As companies choose to stay private for longer, PISCES should give investors the opportunity to trade private company shares easily and efficiently in an organised marketplace.
The UK’s clinical trials framework is undergoing a major transformation. Both the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Health Research Authority (HRA) have published updated guidance to support sponsors and other stakeholders through the transition.
The European Commission announced on 30 September that it has carried out unannounced inspections (otherwise known as ‘dawn raids’) at the premises of a company active in the vaccines sector. The dawn raids constitute a preliminary step in the Commission’s investigation into w...
The UK is positioning itself as a leading choice for clinical research. Alongside streamlining its legislative framework to offer greater efficiency, accessibility and innovation, the UK government is pushing for improvements to contracting and review processes.
The UK government is promoting innovative technology to improve patient care. This blog explores current regulatory requirements for developers and offers guidance on working with the NHS during the development process.
In our recent webinar, we explored the complexities of borderline products, focusing on categories that often raise challenging questions.
Our Life Sciences Legal Forum offers quarterly sessions focusing on hot topics within the life sciences sector.
Written by our team of specialist procurement lawyers, we bring you updates and commentary on the latest procurement law news affecting anyone who deals with public procurement as part of their role.
Kevin Calder takes a timely look at publishing Tender Notices under the PA2023 and analyses what has changed.
We note the 26th May 2025 deadline for publishing the first UK01 Pipeline Notices under the Act and link to recent government guidance.
Join us for our next 5 in 25 webinar on 21 May at 1000 - we will be discussing five recent procurement law cases and their impact on law and practice.
In this blog post we look at the CMA’s increasing focus on procurement, the new competition law ground for exclusion from public tender opportunities, and what businesses can be doing to mitigate the risks of exclusion.
The Procurement Act 2023 goes live today! We note the latest Cabinet Office guidance published today on the detailed operation of the new Procurement Review Unit and the Debarment List, and on excluding suppliers for reasons of national security.
As we approach the 24th February Implementation Date for the Procurement Act 2023 we summarise the latest developments.
As we head into 2025 and towards implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 on 24 February this year, we look at the latest templates, guidance, PPNs and draft legislation issued by government over the festive period.
Kevin Calder looks at the potential impact of Contract Performance Notices on suppliers.
The Cabinet Office announces a delay to implementation in order to review and redraft the National Procurement Policy Statement.
Our real estate law blog offers you regular updates and commentary on the latest legal news in the ever-changing world of real estate.
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.
A recent tax tribunal decision has significant implications for both developers and landowners involved in site works/material movement and stockpiling.
As the UK faces the challenges of an aging population, cultural storytelling and advocacy are helping reshape how retirement living is perceived and embraced.
For years, industrial estates have been the workhorses of the built environment, functional, efficient, and, let’s be honest, often uninspiring. But as the expectations of occupiers evolve, so too must the spaces we create for them.
From 1 July 2025, the Environment Agency (EA) has implemented a new charging regime for waste exemptions in England. These changes are part of a broader effort to modernise environmental regulation, improve oversight, and ensure cost recovery for services provided by the EA.
The UK’s housing shortage is a serious issue that continues to affect millions of people each year. We are all too familiar with the financial challenges the affordable housing sector faces when building new homes.
The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) is a significant piece of legislation for the rental sector with potential for having a huge impact on the UK property market and wider economy.
It would be fair to say I’ve seen my fair share of lively discussions about the UK’s housing crisis but the recent roundtable I jointly hosted with JLL and AEW was a real coming together of minds and ideas.
As a key part of the government’s levelling-up plans and focus on growth, the spring Budget announced a scaled-back version of the Liz Truss administration’s previous investment zones...
Our sports law blog provides legal insights and updates on the key issues affecting the sports industry.
In the latest in a series of high-profile football betting cases, The FA has handed Huddersfield Town striker, Kian Harratt, a four month ban and a fine of £3,200 for 484 breaches of the FA Betting Rules.
The growing data economy has raised significant questions about consent and ownership of football players’ personal and performance data, leading to the development of the FIFPRO Charter of Player Data Rights.
Harry Toffolo received a five-month ban and a fine for 375 breaches of the FA Betting Rules, with the leniency attributed to the nature of his bets and mitigating factors.
The Home Office has approved new Governing Body Endorsement (“GBE”) Criteria for The FA.
The safeguarding measures for head injuries in sport are under the microscope. Professional clubs have the resources to keep up to date with safe-guarding measures. But what about our grassroots sports?
The sports law team at Mills & Reeve successfully supported the ITIA in prosecuting Younes Rachidi, Mohamed Hassan, and Houria Boukholda for 179 match-fixing offences.
The International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) has established the Football Legal Aid Fund (FLAF), effective from 1 February 2023, to provide financial assistance for football-related disputes.
Clubs and sports’ organisations hold a mass of data on individuals – be that information about players, fans, employees, membership data or marketing datasets.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has added Tramadol to the 2023 Prohibited List, effective from January 2024, while maintaining cannabis on the list due to health risks and its violation of the “spirit of sport.”
Our technology law blog gives up to date news and views on legal, regulation and policy affecting the technology sector.
The Enforcement Notice issued to Bristol City Council (BCC) in August 2025 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) sets out a sobering example of what happens when Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) are mismanaged over an extended period.
For most organisations, internal investigations are familiar but complex. Whether the issue involves employee grievances, misconduct, or regulatory breaches, how an investigation is structured determines its legal defensibility and data protection compliance.
For those of you who have only just recovered from the GDPR, the news that data protection laws are changing again may not be entirely welcome.
Most of the EU Data Act (the Act) came into force on 12 September 2025. If you provide cloud services to customers in the EU, this means you will need to get to grips with new obligations to make it easier for your customers to switch to another provider.
The EU Data Act brought in new data access rights for EU based users of connected products and related services with the aim of making data (particularly industrial data) more accessible, usable, and to encourage data-driven innovation.
Despite the growing ubiquity of AI in the workplace, many organisations do not yet have an AI policy. In this blog, Nick Smallwood explores the findings from a recent KPMG/University of Melbourne survey, as well as the importance of crafting an AI policy.
Is the growth of AI being held back by uncertainty about how it may lawfully be deployed? In October, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology issued an open call for evidence about its proposal to create an AI Growth Lab.
For in-house counsel, managing internal investigations demands careful attention to how personal data is handled. This blog explores the often-overlooked importance of lawful, fair, and secure data practices throughout the investigative process.
The risk of cyber-attacks is very well publicised and the travails of M&S, JLR and others are all over the press at the moment. Everyone is checking their systems and IT security in the hope of not becoming the next ransom victim.