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12 March 2026

True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Dr Edward Lynch

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Dr Edward Lynch, Founder of helfy®, shares the story of why he left a traditional NHS path to build a business focused on preventing chronic disease.

12 March 2026

6 ways trusts can strengthen & future‑proof your estate planning

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We outline six key reasons why trusts play such a central role in building a resilient and effective estate plan.

11 March 2026

Modernising mental health law — key changes under the 2025 Act that social housing providers need to know

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We look at the core changes introduced by the Mental Health Act 2025 and outline what they’re likely to mean in practice for social housing providers.

10 March 2026

Reddit’s £14.47m ICO fine — what UK businesses need to do as child protection enforcement ramps up

We break down what the ICO found and outline three key steps that UK businesses should take now.

10 March 2026

Lucy’s story: 7 years of harmful cancer treatment under Prof Ian Brown

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Despite guidelines recommending a maximum of six chemotherapy cycles, Lucy was prescribed over 75 across seven years — long after her scans showed no evidence of progression.

10 March 2026

Business rates reset in April 2026 — 6 essential steps for retail & hospitality businesses

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We break down what’s changing, where the risks sit and how businesses can turn this shift into an opportunity to prepare for the new rates landscape.

9 March 2026

Managing tax risks for internationally mobile employees — 6 practical steps for employers

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We outline the key UK tax issues for employers sending staff to the UK and highlight steps to stay compliant while maximising reliefs.

9 March 2026

Athlete expression & Rule 50 — how the IOC applied its guidelines at Milano Cortina 2026

We explore how athlete expression, public scrutiny and the IOC’s rulebook collided on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.

6 March 2026

3 essential estate planning steps to protect your digital assets

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We outline the practical measures that you can take to make sure that your digital footprint is protected and managed in line with your wishes.

6 March 2026

Crime & Policing Bill — proposals to expand corporate criminal liability

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We explore the implications of extending liability beyond economic crimes to all criminal offences and outline six practical steps to prepare.

5 March 2026

The UK’s path to 2030 — clean energy in an era of tech acceleration & infrastructure reform

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We explore how the UK’s shift to clean power is reshaping industry, infrastructure and the future of energy security.

5 March 2026

True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Michelle Laithwaite

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True North member Michelle Laithwaite, CEO and Co‑Founder of FuelHub, talks how it grew from a kitchen table idea into a nationwide business.

4 March 2026

Am I a data controller? GDPR for social media users explained

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We look at the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and outline how the GDPR can apply to both organisations and individuals as data controllers.

3 March 2026

Supreme Court decision increases VAT recovery risk on share sale costs

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We explain what the Hotel La Tour decision means in practice and how businesses can manage the resulting VAT risk.

3 March 2026

International arbitration — the scope of supervisory jurisdiction & anti-suit injunctions following Star Hydro

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We outline the Court of Appeal’s decision, consider how the Supreme Court is likely to approach the appeal and highlight five key takeaways.

3 March 2026

Patterns of harm in UK neurosurgery: what patients need to know about negligence investigations

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Across the UK, neurosurgery and neuro-oncology services at several NHS Trusts have been subject to independent reviews, regulatory scrutiny and (in some cases) Police investigations.

2 March 2026

Autumn Budget 2025 — what international businesses need to know about UK tax changes

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We break down what the Budget means for international employers, investors and multinational groups.

27 February 2026

Last bid standing — Paramount’s Warner Bros takeover & the UK merger control test

We explore why Paramount's bid for Warner Bros is likely to trigger intense scrutiny by UK and EU regulators.

26 February 2026

The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights at work — landmark cases that transformed UK employment law

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We explore how attitudes, rights and workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people have shifted over the past four decades.

26 February 2026

True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Anita Frost

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True North member Anita Frost, Founder of Green Bean Studios, discusses her journey, the pandemic and why children’s IP shapes the future workforce.

25 February 2026

The Digital Omnibus — proposed key changes to EU data protection obligations

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We break down the key proposed reforms in the Digital Omnibus Package and outline what businesses should do to prepare.

25 February 2026

Government to consult on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sports

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We explore the consultation background, the regulatory concerns driving it and what it could mean for clubs with existing or future sponsorship deals.

24 February 2026