Choosing the best Employment Law Solicitors for Business
Choosing the right employment law solicitors is one of the most important decisions a business can make. While employers often seek legal advice once a dispute has arisen, the greatest value usually comes from preventing problems before they develop. Experienced employment law solicitors can help protect your organisation from costly claims, support confident decision-making and […]
What is HR Hype? | About Lawble’s Employment Intelligence Publication
HR Hype is Lawble’s employment intelligence publication, created for employers, HR professionals, business leaders and workplace decision-makers who want to understand not only what is happening in the world of work, but why it matters. Unlike traditional HR websites that focus primarily on guidance or compliance, HR Hype provides context, analysis and informed commentary on […]
UK Plans New Refugee Sponsorship Route for Employers
The UK government has announced plans to create a new sponsorship route allowing recognised refugees overseas to come to the UK through approved sponsors. The proposal forms part of a wider package of asylum reforms unveiled ahead of the publication of the Immigration and Asylum Bill. If implemented, it would equate to an unprecedented expansion […]
UK Government Previews Major Asylum Reforms
The government has announced a series of asylum reforms ahead of the publication of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, which is expected to be introduced to Parliament later today. While the legislation has not yet been published, ministers have outlined several new asylum measures. The proposals include changes to refugee settlement, new sponsorship routes for […]
Home Office Asylum Proposals Ahead of Immigration and Asylum Bill
As the government prepares to publish the Immigration and Asylum Bill, the Home Office has begun unveiling a package of immigration and asylum reforms expected to underpin the legislation. The announcements made over the past week include plans for a new refugee sponsorship route, a repayment requirement for some recognised refugees seeking settlement and changes […]
What Is the New UK eVisa Form?
The Home Office has published a new document titled ‘Form for accompanying an eVisa’, the latest development in the UK’s transition from physical immigration documents to digital immigration status. For most visa applicants and visa holders, the publication will not result in any immediate changes. However, it provides a useful reminder that UK immigration status […]
Brexit at 10: How UK Law Has Changed Since Leaving the EU
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that would trigger one of the most significant constitutional and legislative changes in modern British history. Much of the public debate that followed focused on politics, economics and immigration. Yet Brexit was, at its core, a legal event. Leaving […]
Employer Responsibilities During a Heatwave: HR Guide
Although the UK has no legal maximum workplace temperature, employers are still subject to extensive health and safety obligations that apply throughout periods of extreme weather. Employers’ Legal Duties During Extreme Heat The starting point is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which requires employers to take reasonably practicable steps […]
The End of Gazumping? Government Unveils House Buying Reforms
The government has announced plans to reform the house buying process in England and Wales, with ministers promising measures designed to reduce failed property transactions and tackle practices such as gazumping and gazundering. The proposals could result in one of the most significant changes to residential conveyancing in decades. While the details have yet to […]
Two-Tier Murder Law Proposed as Law Commission Reviews Homicide Rules
The Law Commission has published proposals for one of the most significant reviews of homicide law in decades, raising the prospect of major changes to how murder and manslaughter are defined and prosecuted in England and Wales. The review follows long-standing criticism from judges, academics and criminal law practitioners that the current framework has become […]
Proposed Anti-SLAPP Reforms Aim to Protect Journalists & Whistleblowers
The UK could be a step closer to introducing dedicated protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, commonly known as SLAPPs. Parallel Bills have been introduced in both Houses of Parliament proposing new powers that would allow courts to identify and dismiss certain claims at an early stage where proceedings appear designed to suppress public […]
Reform UK’s Foreign Worker Tax Proposals: HR & Payroll Challenges
Reform UK has proposed a new employment tax regime that would increase the cost of employing foreign workers while reducing employment costs for British citizens. Under proposals announced by Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick, employers would pay lower National Insurance contributions for British workers while continuing to pay higher rates for non-British workers. The party has […]
Companies House Confirms New Filing Rules for Small Businesses
The government has confirmed that small and micro companies will be required to file profit and loss accounts with Companies House from 2028, under changes to the UK’s corporate reporting framework. The measure forms part of the wider reforms being introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which is expanding the powers of […]
UK to Ban Under-16s from Social Media in 2027
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the Government will introduce a ban preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, describing the move as necessary to address what he called a system that is “failing our kids”. The announcement was made during a Downing Street press conference on 15 June […]
Government Considers New Workplace Rights for Unpaid Carers
The government has launched a consultation on new workplace rights for unpaid carers, including potential reforms that could significantly expand existing employment protections. Announced during Carers Week, the proposals form part of Labour’s wider employment rights agenda and are intended to help more people remain in work while managing caring responsibilities. While no decisions have […]
World Cup 2026: Top 10 HR Headaches
Whether you’re a football fan or not, if you work in HR or have responsibility for managing people, there is a good chance at least one World Cup-related issue will land on your desk over the coming weeks. With the tournament set to attract huge audiences across the UK and worldwide, normal workplace routines will […]
Zero Hours Contract Reforms Move Closer: Update for HR
The government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to zero hours contracts, including new rights to guaranteed hours and compensation for cancelled shifts. While the measures remain subject to consultation, HR teams may already need to start assessing how the proposals could affect workforce planning, scheduling practices and the use of flexible labour. Much […]
Government Consults on Zero Hours Contract Reforms
The government has published further details of its proposed reforms to zero hours contracts as part of the wider Employment Rights Act implementation programme. The proposals effectively seek to limit arrangements where workers regularly work predictable hours but remain engaged under contracts that provide little or no certainty over working time. Guaranteed Hours […]
Sponsor Right to Work Checks: Home Office Reverses Changes
Changes made to sponsor guidance in March and April 2026 appeared to suggest that sponsors could be responsible for carrying out right to work checks on a broader group of workers, including individuals engaged through contractors and labour supply arrangements. The wording prompted concern across the HR and immigration compliance community, particularly among organisations with […]
Fit Note Reform Pilots Launched in Return-to-Work Push
The Government has launched new fit note reform pilots as part of a wider effort to tackle long-term sickness absence and reduce economic inactivity. From July 2026, selected areas of England will begin testing alternative approaches to the current fit note system, with ministers arguing that the existing process places too much emphasis on certifying […]