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Migration transparency data shows enforcement is rising: why Right to Work compliance must be a priority

The latest Home Office migration transparency data provides a clear message for UK employers: immigration compliance remains firmly under the spotlight. Recent statistics show a substantial increase in illegal working enforcement activity, with record levels of workplace visits, arrests and civil penalties being issued across a range of sectors. For employers, these figures are more …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 22 September

Our weekly roundup of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the links below will take you straight to content by topic. Charity Commission The Charity Commission has updated its charity accounts guidance to reflect the introduction of SORP 2026 and changes to accounting thresholds which come into …
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Tax Review for Charities

Get clarity on your tax position – and confidence in your approach. For many charities, management of tax can be a significant area of both risk and opportunity. While the sector benefits from valuable reliefs and exemptions, the rules are complex and constantly evolving. At the same time, new income streams, working practices and fresh …
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Closing your charity

There are many reasons why trustees may conclude that closing a charity is the right course of action. Some charities reach a natural conclusion, having fulfilled their purpose or achieved the outcomes they were established to deliver. Others may determine that their beneficiaries would be better served through collaboration, merger, or transfer of activities to …
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Online Safety Act Update – Ofcom calls for evidence on the impact of ‘A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls’ guidance

In November 2025, Ofcom published ‘A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls’, guidance for online service providers.  It has now launched a Call for Evidence to assess whether the guidance is making a difference in practice and to inform a report on what services are doing in order to protect women and girls. This …
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Renters’ Rights Act update: key developments for landlords

The Government has announced the next phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 reforms, with two significant developments for the private rented sector. 1. Private Rented Sector Database launch confirmed The new “Register your rental property” service will begin rolling out across England from 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands. All landlords of …
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Collective power to change: driving sustainable fashion forward – a drinks reception at the Design Museum | 5 October 2026

On the 5 October, we will be bringing together an extraordinary community of innovators, campaigners, brands, policymakers and business leaders who are spearheading the change on how fashion is designed, produced, sold and consumed. From circular business models and regenerative materials to supply chain innovation, responsible governance and policy reform, we will explore how collectively …
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Residential tenancy review

The Renters’ Rights Act has caused a fundamental shift in the private rented sector and has changed how landlords can operate. Whilst the Act has received royal assent, the regime is being rolled out in stages, with the confirmation a Private Rented Sector Database is launching in December 2026, creating further compliance requirements for landlords. …
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When AI becomes a management tool: what are the employment law implications?

AI is fast becoming embedded in day-to-day people management. Employers are experimenting with algorithmic tools to shortlist candidates, score interviews, allocate shifts, forecast demand, monitor productivity, flag performance issues, support redundancy exercises and even trigger investigations and dismissal processes. Whilst in recent years, the adoption and integration of AI has been concentrated in large tech …
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Fixed-term contracts: when does expiry mean redundancy?

Fixed-term contracts are a familiar part of workforce planning. They can be useful when an employer needs cover for a project, a temporary funding stream, maternity leave, or a defined piece of work with a clear end point. But their apparent simplicity can be misleading. When a fixed-term contract reaches its end date and is …
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Navigating the refreshed Charity Governance Code: key takeaways from our panel event

On 10 September, we hosted a discussion on the refreshed Charity Governance Code, bringing together Radojka Miljevic, Independent Chair of the Code Steering Group, Mo Wiltshire, Senior Governance Consultant at NCVO, and Mark Abbott, Partner at Bates Wells. The session was chaired by Bates Wells Partner Simon Steeden. As Radojka Miljevic explained, this is the …
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People and Workplace round-up | 17 September

Welcome to our 5-minute round-up of people and workplace updates, hand-picked to help HR teams. Catch up on: EAT clarifies material factor defence in equal pay dispute: market-driven warehouse pay can be justified HR teams should take note of fresh guidance from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) on how to frame and evidence market-related pay …
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