News
Government launches drive to recruit thousands of new magistrates in 2026
Ministers want to boost the magistracy by a further 2,000 within the next financial year.
Law
News
Government to change police misconduct rules to boost confidence at work
The rule change will return the legal test for use of force in police misconduct proceedings to the criminal law test.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Why learning is central to compliance with Martyn’s Law
Paul Hobden of The Workforce Development Trust discusses how employers can ensure they are ready for the new requirements.
News
Clyde & Co receives ‘Carer Confident’ accreditation for employer support
The accreditation recognises the firm’s support for employees with caring responsibilities.
News
Lisa Patmore joins Dorsey & Whitney as labor & employment partner in London
Lisa Patmore joins Dorsey & Whitney's London office as a partner in the Labor & Employment group, bringing extensive experience in employment law across multiple industries.
Employee Relations
UK Supreme Court rules against disciplining staff for legal strike action
UK Supreme Court decision protects employees from being disciplined for participating in legal strike action.
Health & Wellbeing
Prime Minister announces crackdown on retail crime, retail worker assault to be made criminal offence
New government crackdown targets retail crime, making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence.