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5 June 2026

Designing sustainable sports venues — what works & what doesn’t

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We explore how sustainability promises translate into real‑world delivery and outline the practical factors that determine whether it's actually achieved.

8 May 2026

Trade union reform under the Employment Rights Act — trends, priorities & planning implications

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We break down the latest and upcoming trade union reforms — from ballot changes and electronic voting to wider union access and new employer duties.

9 April 2026

Laing O’Rourke v Shepperton Studios — key lessons on payment & pay less notices

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We explore what happened in the case, why the notices were treated differently and the key lessons for anyone administering construction contracts.

25 March 2026

Major study highlights a critical concussion “tipping point” in women’s football

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We explore the key findings from the study and outline what they mean for clubs, governing bodies and others responsible for player welfare.

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.

24 February 2026

How the CJC’s litigation funding reforms aim to restore certainty after PACCAR

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We examine the CJC’s recommendations and their implications for funders, claimants and practitioners navigating this evolving area.

9 December 2025

Weight loss drugs in sport — WADA’s watchlist, performance trade offs & what athletes need to know

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We explore what’s known and emerging about GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro and what athletes need to consider as interest and scrutiny grow.

4 December 2025

Immigration after the 2025 rule changes — protecting the ‘hidden’ sports workforce

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We explore the new immigration changes including higher salary thresholds, stricter qualification levels and limited relief under the TSL.

24 November 2025

Unionisation in sport — what the Employment Rights Bill means for clubs & governing bodies

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We explore how the Employment Rights Bill reshapes union access, strike rules and workplace protections for sport organisations.

18 November 2025

AI in football — innovation, risks & the role of human judgement

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We explore how AI is influencing football on and off the pitch, highlighting the real-world examples of its impact and the risks that come with it.

30 May 2025

Southport murders — Inquiry process, legal duties and policy implications explained

Our public inquiries team explain how the Southport Inquiry is structured, the questions it’s expected to answer and the likely legal and policy implications it may have.