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Irwin Mitchell

Sporting triumphs and tackling trust in the consumer sector

A recent article in The Times newspaper pointed to an interesting survey by Barclays in relation to consumer spending in the UK. The...

11/10/23
Claire Petricca-Riding

Environmental Weekly News Round Up - 6 October 2023

“Eco-Initiative or Drop in the Ocean? Delving into the UK’s Single Use Plastics Ban” On 1st October the UK government’s proposed ban on...

09/10/23
Joanne Moseley

When is an employer legally responsible for sexual assaults (and other types of criminal activity or negligence) committed by work placement students?

Employers are only responsible for the negligent or wrongful actions of others if there is a relationship between the parties and it is...

06/10/23
Andrew Walker

Challenges faced by independent brewers: a call to action

As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, it is crucial that we address the concerns surrounding the future of independent brewers. The...

06/10/23
Nicola Gooch

Stranger than fiction: A HS2 free round-up of the last few weeks in planning

The truth may or may not be stranger than fiction, but party conference season certainly is! This post is a round-up of some of the more...

06/10/23
Andrew Evans

UK NSI: a reminder of why it’s so important for investors

The UK National Security and Investment (NSI) regime came into full force on 4 January 2022 and is in its most simple form is designed to...

05/10/23
Jenny Arrowsmith

Menopause: What the latest CIPD survey shows

A recent CIPD/YouGov survey of 2,100 working women aged between 40 and 60 revealed that 27% who have experienced menopausal symptoms said...

05/10/23
Joanne Moseley

Breaking: Supreme Court demolishes technical legal arguments which employers have relied on to limit holiday pay liabilities

The Supreme Court in Chief Constable of the Police Service of NI and others v Agnew has ruled that employers can't defeat holiday pay...

04/10/23
Irwin Mitchell

Abercrombie & Fitch: Challenging Perceptions and Protecting Workers' Rights

The recent allegations against former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith have once again brought the...

03/10/23
Victoria Kempthorne

RAAC – what are the implications for schools?

On 31 August 2023 the Department for Education (“DfE”) announced that schools and colleges with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete...

03/10/23
Harriet Fletcher

Managing the strain: Pension costs for Further Education Colleges

Last year, following changes in the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reclassified Further...

02/10/23
Claire Petricca-Riding

Environmental Weekly News Round Up - 29 September 2023

Achieving Net Zero - What You Need To Know What are the legal intricacies surrounding Net Zero? What challenges do businesses face, and...

02/10/23
Helen Kidd

Diversity: Unveiling the common themes among top manufacturing companies

The top 10 most diverse manufacturing companies according to Manufacturing Digital exemplify the significance of diversity and inclusion...

28/09/23
Harriet Fletcher

A new case means good news for employers with a pension scheme surplus

Does the Inner Court of the Court of Session’s decision in the abrdn case open the door fully to pension scheme resulting trusts?  Penny...

27/09/23
Irwin Mitchell

PureGym's expansion: The changing of the guard in the retail space

Speculation that PureGym has set its sights on former Wilko stores signals a significant shift in the industry landscape. This move not...

27/09/23
Paul Henson

Building Safety Act 2022 – Impending deadline for the registration of high risk buildings

This article focuses on the impending registration deadline of 30 September 2023 for High Risk Buildings (“HRB”) under rigorous...

27/09/23
Paul Henson

Remediation Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022 – the first of many?

The First Tier FTT (“FtT”) has made its first Remediation Order (“RO”) pursuant to section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”)....

26/09/23
Harriet Fletcher

Automatic Enrolment – extension of thresholds

Hot on the heels of Pension Awareness Week (11-15 September), new legislation abolishing the lower earnings limit for contributions and...

22/09/23
Claire Petricca-Riding

Environmental News Round Up - 22 September 2023

Nitrate neutrality position finally neutralised In the last few weeks this has issue has garnered a lot of headlines with the Government...

22/09/23
Claire Petricca-Riding

Sunak's Speech: Is this a pause in the green revolution?

If something is too good to be true - can it ever be true? Well not according to Rishi Sunak in his resignation letter to Boris Johnson...

22/09/23
Nicola Gooch

Updates, Omissions & Announcements: There is never a dull moment in planning!

Well, Autumn is definitely here. The weather has taken a turn for the worse, Christmas treats have begun appearing in the supermarkets*,...

22/09/23
Laura Willis

Apprenticeship contracts: six expensive traps for the unwary

Apprenticeships are becoming a popular way for employers to train staff and, for those required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy, to get...

20/09/23
Bella Kagoma

The Building Safety Act 2022 and how it impacts commercial properties

The Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”), which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, is being brought into force in stages. The Act...

20/09/23
Joanne Moseley

New deal for working people: Labour's top 10 policies revealed

Last year the Labour Party outlined how it will reform employment law if it forms the next government. The New Deal for Working People...

19/09/23
Claire Petricca-Riding

The Great Retrofit: an opportunity or a threat?

As a speaker at the recent Resource & Waste Management Expo 2023, I had the opportunity to address a captive audience of professionals in...

18/09/23
Irwin Mitchell

Chick-fil-A's journey towards inclusivity and culinary success in the UK

The UK market has long been a coveted destination for American food brands, and despite the protests faced during its initial entry in...

18/09/23
Nicola Gooch

Shakespeare in LURB: Neutrality losses & contribution questions

Well, that was certainly dramatic.... On 13 September, following a highly charged debate, the House of Lords overwhelmingly voted down...

14/09/23
Tom Paton

Empowering food manufacturers to thrive amidst economic challenges

The food manufacturing sector in the UK has faced significant challenges in recent years, with rising costs, increased competition, and...

11/09/23
Claire Petricca-Riding

Environmental News Round Up - 8 September 2023

Reassessing Energy Commitments: The UK’s Treaty Withdrawal Debate The Minister for Energy Graham Stuart indicated on 1st September that...

08/09/23
Harriet Fletcher

Pension scheme surpluses: The Mansion House Reforms

On 10 July 2023, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced several initiatives, the so called “Mansion House Reforms” to help kickstart the...

08/09/23