AI is accelerating the creation of synthetic media, including deepfakes, which replicate voices, images and performances with increasing realism. This creates commercial and legal risks for creators and the businesses which work with them. The English legal framework does not
More about The deepfake challenge: protecting creativity, identity and reputationThe LSE has indicated that there will be a separate consultation on the contents of an AIM admission document with a view to modernising, simplifying and streamlining the admission process, to make it more user friendly and proportionate. The ambition
More about Proposed changes to the AIM Rules – AIMed at making AIM stronger and more competitiveNotifications increase There was a significant increase in notifications, with 1,143 notifications submitted (up c.26%). A majority of these were mandatory notifications (c.83%), but there was also a notable rise in voluntary and retrospective notifications. This reflects a clear trend
More about NSIA Update: What investors/buyers need to knowTaken together, these changes mark a fundamental shift in risk for employers. Decisions that were once low‑risk — dismissals during probation or exiting senior employees on settlement agreements close to the “cap” — will require a more considered approach. A
More about Unfair dismissal reform: what employers need to know now1 April 2026 1) National Minimum Wage From 1 April 2026, national minimum wage increases will take effect as follows:- Minimum Wage change Apprentices Increase from £7.55 to £8 per hour Under 18 years old Increase from £7.55 to £8
More about Annual changes to compensation limits, statutory payments and National Minimum WageDue to the statistics on cancer diagnoses, HR professionals are likely to face situations where an employee or worker discloses a cancer diagnosis and / or requires support in dealing with the same. Treatment can be time consuming and intensive
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More about PISCES: preparing private companies for intermittent share tradingOn Royal Assent – December 2025 The ERA 2025 repealed the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, which previously allowed the Secretary of State to set minimum service levels for strikes in “relevant services”, such as health, transport and education.
More about The Employment Rights Act: what’s already in and what’s coming up firstThe Code The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Code) has, for nearly 60 years, been the rule book for the conduct of takeovers, ensuring fairness, transparency and certainty. Administered by The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the Panel),
More about Navigating the Takeover Code – key changes effective February 2026STAGE 1: Auction opening and indicative offers The starting point in M&A auctions is usually the preparation of an information memorandum by the seller about the target and the opportunity to acquire it. This is circulated – subject to a
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