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In a recent decision, the High Court was asked to determine whether it was in the best interests of a 20-day-old baby boy (anonymised as Baby J) to continue receiving mechanical ventilation and intensive care following a catastrophic brain injury sustained at birth. The decision re-affirmed the centrality of the ‘best interests’ principle to withdrawing life sustaining treatment.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued new guidance clarifying how competition law applies to recruitment and employment practices. In the new guidance on competing for talent, the CMA provides additional guidance, in particular, in relation to information sharing and its approach to collective bargaining. In this briefing, we consider the key takeaways and next steps for HR professionals, recruiters and senior managers.
As the UK continues to place cities at the heart of its growth agenda, the role of universities in shaping urban economies is becoming increasingly visible, yet many higher education institutions (HEIs) are facing financial strain and the consequences of this extend well beyond the education sector. For those involved in development, planning, and investment, the evolving position of universities warrants close attention.
We know that Baroness Casey will chair an independent commission into adult social care but until both phases of her review are complete in 2028, what detail can social care take from the Fit for the Future plan?
The UK government is highlighting the role of innovative technology, especially AI, in improving patient care. Yet NHS England has paused AI scribing tools unless they meet Class I medical device standards - despite its own guidance suggesting otherwise. Stephanie Caird and Dr Peter Trösser explore how developers can navigate these regulatory tensions with the NHS. The article also compares UK trends with EU efforts to ease double-layered regulation.
In this article, Charles Pigott offers an overview of the new framework for union access agreements set out in the Employment Rights Bill.
The Employment Rights Bill is the most significant employment-related legislation for decades. Introduced last October, it completed all remaining stages in the House of Commons on 12 March 2025.
The Employment Rights Bill, which completed all remaining stages in the House of Commons on 12 March 2025, is the main vehicle for implementing the Government’s pre-election promises in its Plan to Make Work Pay.
We regularly advise clients on the importance of a strong, healthy and supportive workplace culture. We promote the many benefits that come from a workplace where psychological safety is part of the organisation’s DNA, and use real-life examples of failing organisations (where confidentially appropriate, of course). Sadly, however, it’s becoming increasingly common for there to be public, high profile and very serious examples of organisations which have suffered as a result of workplace culture failings.
An outline of the key dates for identity verification with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, which will become mandatory from Tuesday 18 November 2025.
Some useful insight on the Competition and Markets Authority’s approach to searching and seizing mobile phones in a dawn raid has emerged from a recent Competition Appeal Tribunal judgment.
Changes to company law under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) will abolish the requirement for companies to maintain their own statutory registers of directors, directors’ residential addresses, secretaries and persons with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025.