Blog2nd Jul 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant shifts in employment law for a generation. While much of the conversation has centred around legal compliance, the bigger challenge for many organisations will be its effect on the…
View moreBlog16th Apr 2026
From 1 September 2025, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced the new corporate offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud. This represents a major shift in how UK organisations are held criminally accountable for fraud committed for their…
By Sean McAuley
View moreBlog3rd Apr 2026
The Employment Rights Act has caused quite a stir, with many employers struggling to navigate this major overhaul to workplace rights. The legislation, which has been championed by the UK Government, aims to strengthen employment protections and drive economic growth. But the changes, coming into force throughout 2026…
View moreBlog1st Apr 2026
The long-awaited Employment Rights Act 2025 begins rolling out major changes next week. This week, the Guardian reported that the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the reforms to zero-hour agreements could put more than half of retail jobs…
By Adam Flight
View moreBlog3rd Feb 2026
A significant change to UK employment law is approaching. Both employers and employees will need to understand how the Employment Rights Act 2025 will impact them. The Act received Royal Assent in December 2025, with key changes being phased in…
View moreBlog18th Dec 2025
Before everyone’s out of office goes on and before we officially wrap up for the Christmas holidays, we wanted to take this time to reflect on the year we’ve had. 2025 has been transformative for AAB, from expanding into new…
By Mark Lappin
View moreBlog6th Nov 2025
Why is management development so important? Ask anyone what makes a great place to work, and you’ll often hear the same answers: feeling valued, supported, trusted and inspired to do your best. And for many employees, their manager is what…
View moreBlog4th Nov 2025
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often painted as big wins, growth, scale, and opportunity. The financial models stack up. The synergies look great on paper. The projections make investors smile. As M&A advisors, we’ve been on both sides of the…
By Emer Hinphey
View moreBlog27th Oct 2025
WHAT IS THE NEW ‘FAILURE TO PREVENT FRAUD’ LAW? Fraud continues to damage trust in business, imposes substantial costs and causes harm to the public purse. CIFAS, the UK’s leading Fraud prevention service, reported a record 421,000 fraud cases in…
By Sean McAuley
View moreBlog31st Jul 2025
UK whistleblowing protections are on the brink of significant reform. The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) was passed in 1998, was praised globally as an innovative and vital piece of legislation, aiming to protect workers who raised concerns about wrongdoing…
By Sean McAuley
View moreBlog23rd Jun 2025
Economic uncertainty, stretched teams, hybrid working, and rising stress levels are taking their toll. This can lead to a decline in patience, empathy, and tolerance towards employees. Formal complaints have always been part of the employee relations landscape; however, what…
View moreBlog23rd Jun 2025
The gender pay gap remains a barrier to true equality in businesses. Discrepancies in pay across genders continue to exist, which not only hinders individuals but also organisations. Ensuring your gender pay gap report is complete isn’t just a moral…
By Eva Chambers
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