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All Change! Increases to National Minimum Wage, SSP/SMP Rates and New Day 1 Family Leave Rights

April 1, 2026   Author - Steve Panton

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Martyn’s Law Update – an essential guide for those responsible for publicly accessible premises and events

Do you own, manage or control premises where 200 or more members of the public…

February 12, 2026 By Steve Panton

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Stephens Scown Achieves Operational Net Zero 

Having set an ambitious target in 2020 to achieve Net Zero across our core operational…

February 11, 2026 By Stephens Scown

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Apprenticeships are an increasingly attractive option for employers in 2026 and the government is committed…

February 11, 2026 By Lexie Williams

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Forming a limited company can be a great way to structure your business or partnership,…

February 11, 2026 By Ted Bennett-Cronk

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Tips for making a divorce application using the online portal

The court has an online portal which enables couples to deal with their divorce themselves.…

February 10, 2026 By Tamsin Best

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In October 2025 the Government introduced the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations…

February 10, 2026 By Jim Gorrod

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Employment Rights Act: 10 HR actions to get ready for 2026

The Employment Rights Act (ERA) is one of the most significant reforms to UK employment…

February 9, 2026 By Laura McFadyen

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LexisNexis Awards Shortlisting for Stephens Scown 

With confirmation of the shortlists made yesterday, the firm has been recognised in three categories in this year’s LexisNexis…

February 5, 2026 By Stephens Scown

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Policy Update: A Reformed Decent Homes Standard for Rented Homes in England

The Decent Homes Standard currently sets minimum standards for the condition of social homes in…

February 5, 2026 By Nicola Hall

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Bullying at work – how should employers handle allegations of bullying?

How should an employer respond to allegations of bullying at work? This article looks at…

February 4, 2026 By Laura McFadyen

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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Reform: a recap of the first consultation and what comes next

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is, undeniably, a crucial piece of legislation in respect…

February 3, 2026 By Libby Guest

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Creator Series: Building your brand – legal need to knows for creators

Building a brand is both exciting and challenging and takes an extensive amount of time.…

February 2, 2026 By Amy Ralston

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