Blog13th Apr 2026Is the “K‑Shaped” economy showing up in Scotland’s insolvency figures?Originally published in the Herald Business Supplement Economic commentators love shorthand jargon. It’s a way of explaining complex ideas in a simplified way that – they hope – catches the attention of the general population. We have had “V‑shaped recoveries”,…By David McGinnessView more
Blog3rd Apr 2026Employment Rights Act: 9 changes to prepare for this AprilThe 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…By Natalie O’HareView more
Blog1st Apr 2026Zero-hour agreements: key employment law changesThe 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 FlightView more
Blog27th Feb 202610 Sectors Facing Change as the UK National Minimum Wage RisesAt the heart of the Autumn Budget 2025 announcement was a further rise in the UK national minimum wage, set to take effect from April 2026. It’s a move designed to support workers. However, for employers, it brings renewed pressure…By Joel TophamView more