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Bates Wells podcast: People & Culture podcast
What legal developments are shaping today’s workplace and how will they impact HR teams? Listen to the People & Culture podcast for practical insights, real stories, and thought-provoking perspectives on a range of HR and employment developments. We’ll be taking a 360° look at topical issues. From policy to practice, hear from experts on crisis …
Getting investigations right in faith-based organisations
Internal investigations by faith-based organisations often require a careful balancing act between pastoral care, legal accountability and managing reputational sensitivities. While each case will differ, many of the same risks are likely to arise. This note is intended to provide an at a glance overview of key themes and practical steps to help organisations manage …
Update to Minister of Religion and Religious Worker categories
On 3 September 2026, the Home Office published a statement of changes which included updates to the visa routes for Ministers of Religion and Religious Worker categories. Due to come into effect on 29 October 2026, we have summarised the key changes, followed by a brief overview of next steps for employers who are currently …
Talk Green, Prove Green: a practical compliance checklist
The EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825) (the “ECGTD”) is now part of the consumer-law landscape for businesses operating in EU markets. The challenge is turning the legal rules into practical decisions about claims, labels, packaging, stock and contracts. In the first article in this series, “Talk Green, Prove Green: …
Talk Green, Prove Green: What the EU’s new consumer rules mean for business
From 27 September 2026, businesses engaging with consumers in the EU face more specific rules on environmental claims, sustainability labels, durability and repairability. The EU’s new green claims regime marks a significant shift in consumer protection law and sends a clear message to businesses: if you want to talk green, you need to prove it. …
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