Why media tech is central to the UK’s tech and talent strategy
Media tech, where creative industries, digital platforms, adtech, createch, gaming and AI-enabled content are rapidly converging, plays a big part in the UK’s tech strategy. But alongside long-term investment in infrastructure and innovation, the UK needs to deepen its pool of world class AI researchers and engineers. The talent is scarce, highly mobile and decisive …
Strategic M&A for Awarding Organisations: a practical legal guide to doing it safely
Mergers and acquisitions can help Awarding Organisations (AOs) scale, enter new markets, and broaden their qualification portfolios, but they also introduce real legal, regulatory, and governance risk if they’re not planned carefully. Because most AOs are also charities, you’ll usually need to navigate both the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition and charity law. This article …
The Independent Football Regulator: what clubs need to know now
The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now operational under the Football Governance Act 2025. The IFR has been conducting a series of consultations to shape the detail of how the licensing regime will operate in practice. The second of these consultations closed on 5 May and the final licensing guidance is due to be published …
Mediation in legacy disputes: top tips for charities
We recently hosted a mediation masterclass at the ILM Annual Conference 2026. The session drew on legal and in-house charity perspectives to explore when mediation is appropriate, and practical ways that legacy teams can manage mediation with confidence. We heard useful insights from guest speakers, Megan Paul (Cancer Research UK) and Kate Vowden (British Heart …
Have your say on the upcoming changes to zero and low hours contracts
On 2 June 2026, the Government launched a consultation on its proposals, in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”), to reform zero and low hours contracts. These proposals aim to put an “end to one-sided flexibility” in such contracts; by giving qualifying workers the right to be offered guaranteed hours if they work regular …
Events and roundtables for purpose-driven and impact-focussed businesses
Interested in networking and sharing ideas with senior leaders and legal teams within B Corps, social enterprises, impact investors, social banks, and other kinds of purpose-driven businesses? We regularly host events and roundtables to discuss the ‘impact angles’ on key legal and practical issues, and share best practice across a range of topics, including: If …
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