The UK Government’s announcement of a ban on social media access for under-16s is one of those moments where the headline is simple, but the implications aren’t as straightforward. The position is this: children under 16 will be prevented from accessing mainstream social media platforms, with implementation expected around spring 2027. In isolation this is a significant step,

 A practical guide for UK businesses deploying AI agents AI is moving well beyond chatbots. The latest generation of tools – now commonly referred to as “AI agents” – can act autonomously: sending emails, reviewing contracts, placing orders and interacting with third–party systems, often without a single human in the loop. The technology is developing rapidly, and the law has not kept pace,

On 21 May 2026, HMRC updated paragraph EIM31240 of its Employment Income Manual to reflect a newly announced increase in the statutory mileage allowances for cars and vans for the 2026-27 tax year onwards. The revised rates, backdated to 6 April 2026, are as follows: 55p a mile for the first 10,000 miles (an increase

The decision in McMahon v AXA ICAS Ltd is one of the most significant recent UK employment law cases concerning permanent health insurance (PHI) benefits, unlawful deductions from wages, and the limits on an employer’s ability to dismiss employees on long-term sick leave. This case progressed through the Employment Tribunal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT),