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6 June 2025

Debunking home buying myths for unmarried couples

Property sales and listings hit a four-year high in May,…
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19 May 2025

What is an ETA and who needs it?

The UK Government introduced a new scheme called Electronic Travel…
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14 May 2025

Mental Health and the Workplace

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (12 – 18 May) and…
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13 May 2025

No win no fee explained

No win, no fee arrangements, also known as Conditional Fee Agreements…
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7 May 2025

Planning for the unthinkable

None of us knows what the future holds for our health and wellbeing,…
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28 April 2025

Do the new sexual harassment laws go far enough?

The Duty Worker Protection Act 2023, an amendment to the Equality…
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1 April 2025

Sydney Mitchell announces string of senior promotions

Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell has announced a string of senior…
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26 March 2025

UKVI Home Office fees to increase from 9 April 2025

Though it has long been expected, a date has now been set when…
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25 March 2025

Pay parity and overall fairness irrespective of any protected characteristics and differing jurisdictions

Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a lawsuit alleging…
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20 March 2025

Employment lawyer becomes Chamber’s new President

The head of the Employment Law team of Midlands firm Sydney…
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