Deepfakes And The Future Of Litigation: Are We Ready?

Deepfakes: they’re real and coming to our courtrooms. And they are going to change how we do things. But are our judges and us trial lawyers prepared? I earlier authored an article raising the issue whether the mushrooming creation of deepfakes would jeopardize our judicial and litigation system. My concern and that of others is …

Business groups say workers’ rights to ‘cost jobs and cause chaos’

By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 00:01, 6 April 2026 A raft of workers’ rights that come into force today threatens to cause chaos for employers, Labour has been warned. The changes under the Employment Rights Act – which became law last year – include the right to statutory sick pay (SSP) from the …

The Impact of Traditional Gender Roles and Cultural Dynamics on Divorce

Divorce statistics UK often reflect the influence of traditional gender norms on marital relationships. These norms often dictate specific roles for men and women within marriages, with men traditionally seen as primary earners while women take on caregiving roles. However, these roles can create imbalances, especially during divorces. In this article, we’ll be exploring the …

Two-thirds of hospitality firms to cut jobs due to April tax rises

Wednesday 01 April 2026 8:40 am Two-thirds of hospitality businesses will be forced to cut jobs and one in seven will shut altogether as a direct result of “suffocating” April tax rises, leading trade bodies have found. More than half (51 per cent) of hospitality firms will cancel investment plans and 42 per cent will …

Sudden sea-change undermines confidence in HMRC’s litigation conduct

The underlying case concerned a dispute over input VAT recovery in a broadcasting business. The taxpayer, Governance Ministries, operated a TV channel generating income from programme and advertising fees. While it was ultimately agreed that these activities constituted taxable supplies, HMRC argued that some content broadcast free of charge amounted to a non-economic activity. On …

The economic catastrophe facing Britain laid bare by City guru ALEX BRUMMER: What I’m told by leading businesses is really happening

Nothing better illustrates Labour’s hopeless mismanagement of the economy than its ludicrous attempt to blame British industry for the nation’s economic ills. It’s true that neither the Prime Minister nor his chancellor are to blame for the bombing of Iran or the resulting energy catastrophe now engulfing us. There’s no legislating for the reckless actions …

London developers call for emergency measures in office space squeeze

Monday 30 March 2026 3:21 pm The capital’s largest developers have called on the government to introduce emergency measures to solve London’s office space crisis, which risks “constraining” growth. London Property Alliance (LPA) is urging the government to designate offices as critical economic infrastructure to address dwindling supply and boost economic growth. The LPA represents …

Who Gets The House in a Divorce? Turning Fear into a Fresh Start

One of the most emotional and overwhelming questions people face during a divorce is: What do we do with the house? Who gets the house in a divorce? These are complicated and sometimes hard decisions. For many people, the family home represents stability, memories, and safety. It may be the place where you raised your …