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The Employment Rights Act 2025 is here: what does it mean for employers?
On 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. After much deliberation between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the legislation has now been agreed in its final form, bringing with it the greatest changes to employment law in over a decade.
Be sure your contract delivers what you want
Lawyers report a rise in cases where GP clients are not fully up to speed about fundamental aspects of contracts. Justin Cumberlege and Sophie Birkbeck run through the basics of making one - and what to consider when subcontracting.
Webinar: Incorporating your GP practice
Ross Clark and James Molloy examine the process, benefits, and challenges of incorporating GP practices in this webinar.
Webinar: Key issues under the Procurement Act 2023 and PSR
The Procurement Act 2023 & Provider Selection Regime: Key Updates, Practical Guidance, and Compliance Insights
Last of the GP property owning partners – how to manage a tricky transition
The relationship between GP partnership and property interests can create complex scenarios, particularly when new partners do not wish to buy into partnership owned surgery premises.
Key changes and impacts for UK companies from 18 November 2025
The Economic and Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) represent one of the most significant overhauls of UK company law in decades. The Act is primarily aimed at combating economic crime, enhancing corporate transparency, and preventing the misuse of corporate structures for fraud and money laundering.
Alom v Financial Conduct Authority [2025]: Practical Implications for Healthcare Employers
In Alom v Financial Conduct Authority, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided important clarification on procedural fairness in the context of misconduct dismissals.
The new procurement landscape
Learn how the procurement landscape is changing with new laws, including the Procurement Act 2023 and the PSR regulations.
Case study: Chowdhury v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd [2025]
In Chowdhury v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal recently upheld a finding that it would not have been reasonable to redeploy a disabled employee where they did not meet the essential criteria for the role and where training would not have made up for the lack of essential competence for the role.
Should your GP federation be a community interest company?
In response to increasing interest and enquiries about Community Interest Companies (CICs), corporate solicitor Sophie Birkbeck of healthcare law firm Hempsons outlines their structure and explores their growing relevance for GP Federations.
Make your space work for you!
New GMS premises costs directions signalled long-awaited changes to the funding system for surgery premises in England. Specialist primary care lawyer Danielle Elmy-Liddiard considers key alterations affecting GP practices.
Case study: AB v Grafters Group [2025]
In AB v Grafters Group, the Employment Appeal Tribunal recently considered what ‘in the course of employment’ means in the Equality Act 2010.
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the NHS 10-Year Plan
Find out about the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the challenges of its implementation within healthcare systems.
Are you ready to publish payments compliance notices under the Procurement Act 2023?
When are notices which were not in force at implementation of the Act, including payments compliance notices, are expected to go live?