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The Employment Rights Act and the 2026 employment law shift

The Employment Rights Act, alongside shifting DEI sentiment and accelerating AI adoption, will fundamentally reshape UK employment law practice from 2026

Government's Planning and Infrastructure Act passed

The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 has received royal assent, signifying a serious commitment to building homes

Funding boost to enhance police efforts

The public will benefit from a £798 million funding boost enabling police to tackle crime effectively

Barclays scrutinised over £13.9 million scandal

Business partners exploited the banking system, leading to major financial misconduct and subsequent legal action against them

CILEx Regulation sets ambitious goals for 2026

CILEx Regulation Limited has unveiled a bold plan to ensure high standards in legal regulation alongside enhancing consumer information and engagement efforts

What the 2025 Budget means for pensions

The Budget signals significant pensions reform, with salary sacrifice caps, surplus flexibilities and tax changes taking shape

SJ Interview: John Sorabji

Dr John Sorabji is a barrister at Nine Chambers, an Associate Professor of Law at University College London, and one of the UK’s leading authorities on civil justice and procedure. He has advised the senior judiciary, including the Lord Chief Justice and the Master of the Rolls, and has played a key role in shaping debates on civil justice reform. In this interview, he reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of the civil justice system in England and Wales, the long-term impact of LASPO on access to justice, the role of the Civil Justice Council, and the opportunities and risks posed by digitalisation and artificial intelligence.

Justice reform risks targeting the wrong fix

As 2026 approaches, ministers eye jury trials while ignoring deeper causes of England’s criminal justice crisis

Ward Hadaway appoints new partner

Louise Miller joins Ward Hadaway as partner, bringing nearly 20 years of private client experience to the firm

Noerr advises Constellation Cold Logistics in Germany

Noerr has successfully guided Constellation Cold Logistics through its acquisition of a German logistics company