Webinar | Practical implications of the new EHRC Services Code – what does this mean now for organisations | 9 June 2026
The long-awaited draft Equality and Human Rights Commission’s ‘Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations’ has now been published and laid before Parliament. This updated Services Code will provide guidance on the application of the Equality Act 2010 in light of the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment For Women Scotland, including how the Act …
Right to Work checks are expanding: what employers need to do now
It is expected that in Autumn 2026, section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 will expand the scope of UK right to work (“RTW”) compliance – beyond the current requirement to carry out RTW checks on employees, to include various casual and zero-hours workers, with potential fines of up to £60,000 …
The imposed ban of upwards only rent reviews
The Government has proposed legislation to prohibit upwards only rent review clauses (UORR) in new commercial leases in England and Wales. The proposal was initially introduced on 10 July 2025 tucked away in a 338-page Bill dealing addressing devolution to mayors and strategic authorities called English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This has now received …
Mediation in legacy disputes: top tips for charities
We recently hosted a mediation masterclass at the ILM Annual Conference 2026. The session drew on legal and in-house charity perspectives to explore when mediation is appropriate, and practical ways that legacy teams can manage mediation with confidence. We heard useful insights from guest speakers, Megan Paul (Cancer Research UK) and Kate Vowden (British Heart …
Gender identity, protected beliefs and single-sex facilities in the workplace: a review of LS v NHS England
The recent influx of Employment Tribunal (“ET”) cases relating to gender identity, protected beliefs, and the use of single-sex facilities in the workplace continues this month; with the case of LS v NHS England (“LS“) (the judgment for which can be found here). This is the fifth ET case in the last six months or …
Events and roundtables for purpose-driven and impact-focussed businesses
Interested in networking and sharing ideas with senior leaders and legal teams within B Corps, social enterprises, impact investors, social banks, and other kinds of purpose-driven businesses? We regularly host events and roundtables to discuss the ‘impact angles’ on key legal and practical issues, and share best practice across a range of topics, including: If …
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