Does a lack of insight and remorse warrant dismissal? Lessons from Hewston v OFSTED [2025] EWCA Civ 250
In the recent case of Hewston v OFSTED [2025] EWCA Civ 250, the Court of Appeal looked at the question …
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The introduction of paid Statutory Neonatal Care Leave entitlement from 6 April 2025
From 6 April 2025, employees will benefit from a new statutory entitlement to paid leave, of up to 12 weeks, …
Purpose & Impact: your roundup
Welcome to your roundup – a monthly selection of news hand-picked to keep you up to date with what’s going …
A new approach to enforcement? Ofqual consults on its Taking Regulatory Action policy
On 20 February 2025, Ofqual opened a consultation on updates to its enforcement policy, “Taking Regulatory Action”, which it proposes …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 26 March
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
How to prepare for new changes to consumer law – drip pricing
The DMCCA came into force on 1 January 2025. It has replaced the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 …
When the professional becomes personal: balancing expectations for the incoming workplace generation
March 2025 marks the annual “B Corp Month” campaign, which aims to celebrate the 10,000 certified “B Corporations” around the …
The top ten things charities get wrong in whistleblowing cases
Employees in the UK are entitled to certain legal protections in the event that they make a disclosure about wrongdoing …
Employment Rights Bill update
On 4 March 2025, the Government published its responses to five consultations, relating to provisions contained its landmark Employment Rights …
Chetal Patel urges cultural sector to support international creatives seeking moves to UK and boost film and television sector growth
While immigration remains a hot topic in the UK, Bates Wells is calling for the creative sector to lead in …
Event | London International Disputes Week: Defending international tort class actions in the London courts | 4 June 2025
As part of London International Disputes Week, we will be co-hosting a hybrid event with Henderson Chambers on Wednesday 4 …
UK visa options as an alternative to the H-1B visa
March can be a tense time for American companies and international employees who are awaiting the outcome of the H-1B …