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lasting power of attorney, mental capacity, estate planning, digital registrationSeptember 29, 2026

Lasting power of attorney reform in England and Wales

The new Act promises online LPAs, but paper forms still govern registration. See what will change, what remains untouched, and why waiting may leave families exposed.

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employment law, settlement agreements, tribunal claims, unfair dismissalSeptember 29, 2026

Six-month tribunal time limits and settlement agreements

From October 2026, settlement talks run against a longer tribunal clock. See how the transition, Acas conciliation and waiver drafting affect exits in England and Wales.

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rent guarantees, guarantor deeds, residential tenancies, renters' rightsAugust 14, 2026

Rent guarantor deeds after the Renters' Rights Act

Rent guarantees now carry more pressure, but the new rules cut them off in specific cases. This guide explains what a deed can still cover and where landlords and guarantors should…

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third-party harassment, employment law, staff handbooks, equality lawJuly 26, 2026

Third-party harassment: staff handbook updates for 2026

From October 2026, harassment by customers, suppliers or clients can reach the employer. See why a colleague-focused handbook may leave gaps.

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cohabitation, property ownership, separation, inheritanceJuly 26, 2026

Cohabitation agreements and reform in England and Wales

Many unmarried couples think time gives them spouse-like rights. This guide explains the gap, the reform consultation and why a written agreement still matters.

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company law, companies house, directors, identity verificationJuly 21, 2026

Companies House identity verification for directors and PSCs

The 2026 backstop is not always the date that matters. Your next confirmation statement may decide when directors and PSCs need their personal code.

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employment law, restrictive covenants, non-compete clauses, contract draftingJuly 21, 2026

Restrictive covenants after Tillman in England and Wales

A covenant can look tight until enforcement. See why Tillman still shapes non-competes, severance and client protections in England and Wales.

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landlord and tenant, right to rent, immigration checks, property lettingJuly 2, 2026

Right to rent checks: landlord records in England

A missed copy or undated check can undo a landlord's defence. This guide explains the right to rent file you need before any adult moves in.

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employment law, grievances, acas code, workplace disputesJuly 2, 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025 and grievance procedures

The Act does not replace the Acas Code, but it changes the risk profile of every workplace complaint. Here is how to tighten your process before 2027.

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wills, probate, estate planning, legal reformJuly 2, 2026

Valid wills in England and Wales: current rules and reform

Electronic wills may be coming, but section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 still bites. This guide shows why waiting for reform could leave your estate to intestacy.

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employment law, zero-hours contracts, worker rightsJune 23, 2026

Zero-hours contracts and the 2027 guaranteed-hours duty

Zero-hours contracts are not being banned, but steady casual hours will soon matter. See how the 2027 duty could turn rota patterns into offers.

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employment law, parental leave, family leave, hr complianceJune 23, 2026

Unpaid parental leave as a day-one right from April 2026

The April 2026 reform widened who can take unpaid parental leave, but it did not rewrite the notice rules. Employers need to update policies and forms.

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employment law, contracts, family leave, hr complianceJune 23, 2026

Day-one employment rights for new starters in 2026

Headlines promised instant unfair dismissal protection, but the 2026 reality is narrower. See how family leave reforms change contracts for new starters.

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tenancy deposits, prescribed information, possessionJune 6, 2026

Prescribed information for tenancy deposits after Section 21

Section 21 may be gone, but deposit paperwork still decides whether a landlord can recover possession and how costly a missed 30-day deadline becomes.

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residential tenancies, section 8, landlord complianceJune 6, 2026

Assured shorthold tenancies after the Renters' Rights Act

The AST has gone, and old fixed-term thinking can now derail a possession claim. This guide follows the new periodic tenancy rules and the paperwork landlords must get right.

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landlord and tenant, possession, section 8, renters' rightsJune 6, 2026

Section 8 possession after Section 21 abolition

With no-fault eviction gone, landlords must now prove a statutory ground. This guide shows where Section 8 notices can stand or fail.

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