Autumn Budget 2026: Five key areas business owners should review now The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday 28 October 2026. While trying to predict Budget announcements is rarely productive, business owners who are already considering a sale, succession plan, reorganisation, or management incentive arrangement may wish to review their plans, ahead of Budget Day. Any changes announced in [...]
The Law Commission and property law It has been a busy year for the Law Commission (the “Commission”) as it continues to consult upon and investigate a number of key areas, affecting both commercial and residential property law. This brief bulletin summarises the three main areas currently receiving attention from the Commission: 1. Part II of the Landlord and Tenant [...]
Employment Rights Act 2025: Upcoming changes and key dates From 1 October 2026 Employment Tribunal Time Limits - The standard time limit for submitting most employment related claims to an Employment Tribunal will increase to 6 months less a day. The current time limit for most claims is 3 months less a day. Practical steps: • Employers should be aware [...]
Burghclere's Strategic Acquisition of Voltility Group Teacher Stern advised Burghclere Limited on its acquisition, through one of its subsidiaries, of a majority interest in Voltility Group Limited. The acquisition forms part of Burghclere's strategy of investing in exceptional data-driven businesses and represents another important step in the company's growth journey. The challenge With an ambitious target completion date of 4 [...]
Court of Appeal clarifies the test for striking out ‘warehoused’ proceedings In the recent case of BlackBerry Limited -v- Optiemus Infracom Limited,[1] the Court of Appeal clarified the key test for striking out ‘warehoused’ proceedings. The decision clarifies that, even where Grovit abuse is established, strike out is not automatic and remains a matter of judicial discretion. What is warehousing? [...]
Late Payments Bill: what businesses need to know On 19 May 2026, the Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill (formerly the Commercial Payment Bill) was introduced to Parliament. Described by the Government as “the toughest late payment regime in the G7”, the Bill intends to help tackle the cost of living for entrepreneurs and SMEs by ensuring they are paid [...]
Job title exaggeration and sponsor licence risks For many UK employers, international recruitment has become essential to growth. However, as the Home Office continues to tighten scrutiny of sponsor licence holders, one area is attracting particular attention: the exaggeration of job titles and responsibilities to fit Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements. What may appear to be a harmless administrative adjustment, calling [...]
Unfair dismissal reform: how the 2027 changes will affect workplace risk A major shift in employment law is approaching, and many employers may be underestimating its potential impact. Currently, employers benefit from two important safeguards within the unfair dismissal regime: employees require two years' service before they can bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim, and compensation is capped at the [...]
The Building Safety Levy - an upcoming increase to the costs of Residential Development On 1 October 2026, the Building Safety Levy, introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022 and more particularly described in the Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 (“the Regulations”), will come into force. The government has published a detailed guidance note about the levy. Building Safety [...]
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 - Deadline 31 May 2026 There is less than a week until the deadline (i.e. by 31 May 2026) for landlords and their agents to provide “The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026” (“Information Sheet”) to tenants. What is the Information Sheet? The Information Sheet is a document produced by the government for [...]
