On 18 February 2026, a crucial tranche of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect, primarily focused on trade union law and industrial action procedures. These changes mark the first major implementation milestone of the Act’s phased rollout across 2026-2027.   Trade Union and Industrial Action reform   The most significant focus of the commencement regulations that took effect on 18 February 2026 is the modernisation of industrial action law. The legisl

Do you know how to protect your business’s reputation from defamation? In today’s episode of Coffee & Counsel, we’re exploring Defamation Law and what to do if false statements harm you or your business. Grab a coffee and join   Naomi Cope   for the latest episode of Coffee & Counsel ☕️

Recent headlines around Peter Mandelson and renewed scrutiny of historic associations have reignited an uncomfortable but important conversation. This isn’t all about politics, but about judgment, due diligence and risk.   High-profile appointments inevitably attract scrutiny, but the underlying issues are not confined to public life. For employers, they raise familiar and increasingly important questions about recruitment decisions, organisational culture and how reputationa

Image: Jonny Caldwell At CG, we’re accelerating our growth with the appointment of a new partner and the launch of a dedicated Data & AI Legal Advisory service — a strategic move that reinforces our commitment to leading the conversation in emerging legal risk and regulation. Jonny Caldwell joins CG as a partner, bringing deep expertise from his training and qualification at global law firm DLA Piper , where he worked within the Intellectual Property and Technology Group. D