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Jennifer Ayris

Rent Reviews Turned Upside Down

In an unexpected move over the summer, the government introduced draft legislation to ban upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases...

11/12/25
Joanne Moseley

Are non-binary staff protected under the gender reassignment provisions of the Equality Act?

In Taylor v JLR Limited a tribunal ruled that an employee who was transitioning from male to female and referred to themselves as ‘gender...

11/12/25
Charlotte Roach

Human Rights and Immigration: Can I apply to stay in the UK based on my human rights?

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reminding us that principles such as...

10/12/25
Joanne Moseley

Education law: news in brief – December 2025

Teacher wellbeing hits crisis point The latest Teacher Wellbeing Index by Education Support reveals that the mental health of education...

10/12/25
Irfan Ali

Right to work checks: five tips to ensure that your processes protect your organisation

All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employing individuals without valid immigration permission can...

10/12/25
Nick Gore

The UK’s Global Talent route for tech experts

With the AI revolution underway and the number of tech companies tripling in the past 10 years, the UK is on its way to being a tech...

10/12/25
Katie Gledhill

Budget 2025: impact on education sector

The latest Budget had a few things to say about education funding. Here are the key details: Centralising SEND funding responsibilities...

09/12/25
Alexandra Addington

Solving the SEND crisis: one trust's blueprint for reducing wait times and improving outcomes

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England is under unprecedented pressure and is likely to remain so. This...

09/12/25
Nancy Dobson

New guidance for Ofsted inspectors on RSHE, protected characteristics and separating classes by sex

On 5 November 2025 the Department of Education published new guidance for Ofsted inspectors on inspecting both the teaching of protected...

09/12/25
Irfan Ali

UK Immigration Update: Major Overhaul of Settlement Rules Proposed

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping proposed reforms to the UK’s immigration system, introducing a new...

09/12/25
Alexandra Addington

Teacher dismissed after joking about 'whacking' a pupil: was the decision fair?

Is it okay for a teacher to joke about ‘whacking’ a pupil? That's what happened in Ms B Subrian v Gilbert Colvin Primary School, and...

05/12/25
Steve Rollason

Major Reforms to Jury Trials Announced in England and Wales

The landscape of criminal justice in England and Wales is set for significant transformation following breaking news on 2 December 2025. ...

04/12/25
Alex Delin

Enforcement of an Adjudicator’s Decision - Murnells London Limited v Mr Beale [2025] EWHC 2651 (TCC)

The Technology & Construction Court at Liverpool recently released a decision enforcing an adjudicator’s award. The defendant, a private...

03/12/25
Claire Petricca-Riding

Irwin Mitchell’s Planning & Environment Blog

Welcome to our monthly blog series from the Planning & Environment team at Irwin Mitchell. Each month, we will be bringing together the...

02/12/25
Alexandra Addington

Confidentiality clauses and severance payments in FE colleges and Academy Trusts: important update

On Wednesday 26 November 2025, the government published its updated Guidance on Public Sector Exit Payments: Use of Special Severance...

01/12/25
Elizabeth Thomson

Upwards only rent reviews – where are we now?

In July 2025, the government unveiled draft legislation to ban upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England and Wales. ...

01/12/25
Joanne Moseley

Breaking: day one unfair dismissal rights binned but compensation limits are going up

Late yesterday afternoon, the government issued a press release announcing that it has abandoned its manifesto pledge to introduce a day...

28/11/25
Joanne Moseley

Is the government going to ban non-compete clauses?

Undeterred by the huge amount of work required to prepare for and implement the Employment Rights Bill, the government has set itself...

28/11/25
Joanne Moseley

Another above inflation increase to the NLW and NMW

Yesterday, during her Budget speech, the Chancellor announced significant increases to both the National Living Wage and the National...

27/11/25
Alexandra Addington

Government consults on draft Code of Practice on electronic and workplace balloting: how will it work in practice?

Statutory trade union ballots are currently conducted exclusively by post, but the government is expanding the available methods by...

27/11/25
Sadiah Geloo

High Court ruling provides clarity on Self-Build Relief in relation to application of CIL

The High Court’s recent decision on R (on the application of Mr Stephen Luck) v Bracknell Forest Borough Council [2025] EWHC 2984 (Admin)...

27/11/25
Chyna Fairclough-Jones

COP30: Reflections on the first “Implementation” COP

Against the backdrop of agreeing climate change targets at previous conferences, the recently concluded 30th Conference of the Parties...

26/11/25
Bryan Bletso

Autumn Budget: Stability Will Be the Benchmark

As I reflect on the Government’s latest Budget, one thing is clear: It will be judged by its impact on stability. For investors and...

26/11/25
Penny Cogher

Autumn Budget: Pensions

As widely expected, the Chancellor has confirmed plans to introduce a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice for pension contributions from 2029....

26/11/25
Joanne Moseley

Employment law: news in brief – November 2025

Employers must use digital HR1 form to report on redundancies From 1 December 2025, employers proposing to make 20 or more people...

26/11/25
Keith Davidson

Spotlight on parent companies and environmental management - Lessons from Mariana and the Road Ahead under CSDDD

The landmark judgment on 14 November 2025 in Municipio de Mariana v BHP Group marks a potential watershed moment for international...

24/11/25
Katie Gledhill

How should the government (and employers) get people back into work?

The Keep Britain Working Review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, addresses one of the UK’s most pressing labour market challenges:...

24/11/25
Alexandra Addington

Should you adjust your disciplinary procedure for autistic employees?

Wetherspoons enforced a zero-tolerance stance on breaches of its employee discount policy, but the question of whether it should have...

24/11/25
Joanne Moseley

Is a dismissal likely to be unfair if the decision maker relies on a script prepared by someone else?

That was one of the issues the EAT had to consider in Alom v The Financial Conduct Authority. Facts Mr Alom had a platonic friendship...

24/11/25
Bryan Bletso

’Reeves’ FDI Challenge: Can the Budget Bridge Britain’s Investment Gap?

According to our latest report, the UK is in a stronger position to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) than it was a year ago. The...

21/11/25