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New concierge service and visa fees" reimbursement scheme to help the UK"s fastest-growing firms scale up and attract talent
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (185+ words) In June the Government announced a new bespoke concierge service for UK businesses of the future to start, scale and stay in the UK. This is part of the Business Secretary's quest to "nurture the UK's first trillion-dollar firm'. To…...
No service, no jurisdiction: lessons from Valentine London v Secretary of State
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (409+ words) The High Court's decision in Valentine London Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2026] EWHC 790 (Admin) continues to evidence the importance of strict compliance with service requirements in Court proceedings and demonstrates how procedural missteps can…...
Blake Morgan announces 47 summer promotions across UK offices
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (416+ words) Law firm Blake Morgan has revealed 47 new summer promotions across its UK offices, highlighting the exceptional achievements of colleagues, and the breadth of talent the firm enjoys nationally. Thirty-seven lawyers and 10 business support colleagues are being promoted this year, covering…...
When trusts go wrong in divorce: lessons learned from real case studies
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (446+ words) Laura Richards and Jennifer Williamson unpack some common mistakes with trust assets in divorce and when trustees should seek legal advice. In our example, it would be sensible for Riley to tell the trustees about the likely divorce. However, Riley…...
Pensions salary sacrifice cap of "2, 000 will be introduced 6 April 2029
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (424+ words) The National Insurance savings on pension contributions via salary sacrifice will be capped at "2, 000 per year from 6 April 2029. The relevant legislation is the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Act 2026 which became law on 29 April 2026 but the majority of the…...
Important changes proposed for Non-Disclosure Agreements
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) Implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) has begun and it will continue to bring many significant changes to the employment landscape throughout 2026 and 2027. A particularly high-profile issue relates to the use of controversial Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) which seek to…...
Important changes for sponsor licence holders: Spring 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) The Home Office continues to ramp up the compliance requirements for sponsor licence holders. New Home Office guidance issued in March and April 2026 increases and enhances sponsor accountability. The Home Office is keen to emphasise that "sponsorship is a privilege,…...
UKIPO: 150 years of trade marks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) A trade mark is a legally protected sign that is used to protect distinguishing goods or services giving the owner an exclusive right to that sign. This prohibits competitors from using the same or similar sign. In the UK, a…...
Managing risk in construction contracts: what the market is telling us right now
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Construction risk has rarely felt more immediate. Cost volatility, pressured supply chains and increasing delivery complexity are reshaping how clients and contractors think about risk. Insights from Blake Morgan's recent construction risk webinar, supported by live poll data from attendees,…...
Houssein v London Credit Ltd: default interest, penalty rules and lender risk
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (568+ words) A key court ruling confirming that lenders can charge higher interest after a default, as long as the rate is commercially justified and not simply a punishment for borrowers. Houssein & Others v London Credit Ltd 2025 arose out of a commercial…...