New updates to the UK’s data protection laws introduce greater flexibility for organisations

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Private title rights, especially restrictive covenants and easements, are often overlooked but can significantly delay or derail commercial developments if not identified and managed early.

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The government is consulting on reforms to give freehold homeowners stronger protections and more transparency over estate charges.

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The Law Society of England and Wales has urged the UK government to ensure its proposed “earned settlement” immigration changes are fair, workable, and aligned with the country’s economic priorities.

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The Home Office has this month announced the expansion of the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa route.

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The Home Office has confirmed that the first ballot for the 2026 India Young Professionals Scheme visa will open at 2:30pm IST on 17 February 2026 and will close at 2:30pm IST on 19 February 2026. A total of 3,000 visa places are available under the scheme for 2026, with the majority to be allocated through this initial ballot. Remaining places will be offered in a second and final ballot later in the year.

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The Home Office will begin accessing HMRC data from April 2026, marking a significant shift for UK Sponsors.

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The government has published further details of its plans to reform the leasehold system in England and Wales.

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Solicitor Nick Corderoy discusses the growing pressures on the UK Employment Tribunal system and what they mean in practice.

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Managing Partner Phil Hails-Smith gives his predictions on the food and drink sector for 2026

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Parliament has now passed the Employment Rights Bill, which has now become the ‘Employment Rights Act 2025’. The Act represents the biggest change to employment laws that this country has seen in a generation.

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The UK Home Office has announced a series of significant immigration rule changes that will affect employers, workers, students, and international applicants over the next two years.

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UKVI has begun the next phase of its transition to a fully digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with eVisas for millions of applicants.

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The Government has released a phased roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, outlining key deadlines and major changes that landlords must prepare for.

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The ECGT on empowering consumers for the green transition introduces strict new obligations for companies that market themselves as environmentally friendly or socially responsible. These rules have significant consequences for Certified B Corporations that use the B Corp logo on packaging or products sold in Europe.

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The Renter's Rights Act marks one of the biggest overhauls of the private rental sector in decades. But what does it mean for landlords?

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Property owners who discover squatters can recover possession through either a fast but costly Interim Possession Order (IPO) or a slower, cheaper Standard Possession claim, with the choice depending on urgency, cost, and circumstances.

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When it comes to property transactions, a site visit can reveal critical details that make all the difference and at Joelson, we believe in being there every step of the way.

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First-time buyers set to benefit from faster, cheaper, and more transparent property transactions under new Government plans.

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The Ministry of Defence’s rare use of a super-injunction following a sensitive data breach highlights ongoing tensions between confidentiality, transparency, and data protection obligations.

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