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12 June 2026

Manifesting a growth economy — insights from True North Live

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True North co-chair Michael Hayman breaks down how mood, behaviour and local leadership are influencing the economy.

5 June 2026

4 recent food VAT cases that show why classification matters more than ever

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We explore four recent food VAT decisions — from KFC dip pots to poppadom snacks — highlighting the key takeaways and practical steps for businesses.

4 June 2026

Brabners Building Links event explores legal risks of insolvency as supply chain pressures rise

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We explore how financial distress is likely to impact the construction industry in the years ahead — and why early, strategic legal advice will be critical.

3 June 2026

Deckers v Up & Running: Court of Appeal gives welcome clarity on online sales restrictions in selective distribution agreements

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We explore the decision, its legal context and its implications for selective distribution and online sales controls.

1 June 2026

Demystifying the policy landscape — key insights from the ScaleUp Institute

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We explore how scaleup policy, growth opportunities and local engagement help ambitious businesses to turn national strategy into practical support.

8 May 2026

Data centres under attack — what Iran’s strikes mean for UK businesses & how to respond

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We explore the implications of the attacks for UK businesses and outline the practical measures that can help to mitigate similar disruption.

13 January 2026

Jaguar Land Rover cyber‑attack — protecting your workforce during digital disruption

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We explain the impact of the cyber-attack on JLR's workforce and outline what to do to protect your business and minimise the impact if an incident occurs.

11 December 2024