The menopause at work – why should it matter to employers?
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Employment
The Minister for Work and Pensions and Minister for Women, has this week confirmed that the Government is not currently planning to introduce menopause as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
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Paula Squire
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can play a valuable role in wealth and succession planning. But along with opportunity, they can also bring complexity. That’s why it’s so important to have the right expertise in your corner. And this is especially true in litigious times, when trusts and trustees are increasingly scrutinised and questioned, both by beneficiaries and third parties.
A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW
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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.
Written by
Mark Christie
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If you have suffered serious injuries after an accident at work, or lost a loved one to a fatal accident in the workplace, in an incident where someone else was at least partly to blame, our dedicated personal injury team can help you seek compensation.
Many brachial plexus injuries heal without treatment or, in infants, improve with age. However, physiotherapy or surgery is often necessary, and in the most severe cases, there may be little or no chance of making a full recovery. If you or your baby has suffered a brachial plexus injury through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation.
British Steel Pension Scheme transfers and the coronavirus crisis
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If you’re a former BSPS member who received unsuitable advice to transfer out of your pension, what have you lost and how has this been affected by coronavirus?
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