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Migration Advisory Committee recommend reducing Temporary Shortage List roles

Migration Advisory Committee recommend reducing Temporary Shortage List roles

The Migration Advisory Committee has recommended a significant reduction to the number of roles featuring on the Temporary Shortage List – workers in affected occupations may lose the ability to extend their Skilled Worker visas.

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The risks of running a conduct argument

The risks of running a conduct argument

Partner, Lindsay Davies, considers the lessons to be learned from the recent case of WK v HN [2026] EWFC 169 (B) which involved pharmacy businesses and allegations of financial misconduct by the husband

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I want to use an AI system for work. What are the risks? (Part 1)

I want to use an AI system for work. What are the risks? (Part 1)

Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been transforming business operations by allowing businesses to automate a wide variety of tasks that previously took more time to do manually. But what are some of the risks for your business in using AI systems at work?

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What is it: A Farm Business Tenancy (FBT)

What is it: A Farm Business Tenancy (FBT)

What is a Farm Business Tenancy and what does it do?

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Court of Appeal rules on trade mark licence termination rights

Court of Appeal rules on trade mark licence termination rights

Trade mark licence terminable on reasonable notice despite express one-sided termination rights

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What is it: Grazing Licence

What is it: Grazing Licence

A guide to what a grazing licence is and when it is used

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Package of stronger new laws to tackle overdue payments

Package of stronger new laws to tackle overdue payments

Government publishes its response to the 2025 late payments consultation.

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Update on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Requirement for Commercial Property

Update on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Requirement for Commercial Property

2027 ‘C’ EPC requirement scrapped in favour of long term 2031 goal of B.

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ETIAS and Criminal Records

ETIAS and Criminal Records

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is expected to come into force in late 2026, leading to concern for those with criminal records that they may no longer be able to travel to mainland Europe.

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Directors’ Conflicts of Interest – How Sections 175 and 177 of the Companies Act 2006 Work

Directors’ Conflicts of Interest – How Sections 175 and 177 of the Companies Act 2006 Work

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Why does Mediation continue to be so popular for resolving Contentious Probate disputes?

Why does Mediation continue to be so popular for resolving Contentious Probate disputes?

In the light of the increasing popularity of mediation as a form of dispute resolution in contentious probate, Emma Shepherd considers why it is so effective as an alternative to Court proceedings.

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What is it: A Side Letter

What is it: A Side Letter

Understanding the document that alters agreed contractual terms

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