Lauren Pilcher of Gardner Leader explains why married founders who delay legal planning risk losing control of their business in a divorce, and what steps they can take now to protect it.

How to protect a business break-up even after divorce

Lauren Pilcher
Sep 30 '26
Lauren Pilcher of Gardner Leader explains why married founders who delay legal planning risk losing control of their business in a divorce, and what steps they can take now to protect it
Selling your business

Selling your business? You might have more options than you think

Karen Holden
Sep 18 '26
Karen Holden of Allin1 Advisory explains why the best business exits start with an honest conversation about what you actually want, and why legal preparation before any deal is the single most important step a founder can take
Changes to unfair dismissal and the implications for businesses

Changes to unfair dismissal and the implications for businesses

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Sep 9 '26
Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford examines the extension of unfair dismissal rights and what businesses need to do to prepare
Discover six UK employment law changes coming in 2027 and how employers can prepare for reforms affecting dismissal, hiring and flexibility.

The employment law changes set to reshape UK businesses in 2027

Michelle O'Connor
Sep 4 '26
The Department for Business and Trade outlines six key employment law reforms for 2027 that will affect hiring, dismissal and flexible working
From January 2027 the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims falls to six months, prompting SMEs to review probation and record-keeping practices.

Time to assess new hires is shrinking to 6 months

Karen Holden
Aug 28 '26
From January 2027 the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims falls to six months, prompting SMEs to review probation and record-keeping practices
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate.

Why successful businesses sometimes need a divorce

Karen Holden
Jul 13 '26
Karen Holden, managing director of Allin1 Advisory, explains why every founder should plan for the business relationship they hope they never need to navigate
The changes to statutory sick pay introduced earlier this year are still catching employers out. Dr Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford on what businesses need to know now.

Statutory sick pay changes: are businesses keeping up?

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Jun 29 '26
The changes to statutory sick pay introduced earlier this year are still catching employers out. Dr Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford on what businesses need to know now
HMRC wants to standardise company tax returns using digital tagging. Christian Novak of ACCA explains what businesses stand to gain, and where the risks lie

Risk and benefits for business in HMRC’s plans for standardised company tax returns

Christian Novak
Jun 24 '26
HMRC wants to standardise company tax returns using digital tagging. Christian Novak of ACCA explains what businesses stand to gain, and where the risks lie
Discover how business mentorship drives founder success, the difference between a mentor and coach, where to find one, and the legal protections you need.

Why every founder needs a mentor and how to find the right one

Karen Holden
May 14 '26
Discover how business mentorship drives founder success, the difference between a mentor and coach, where to find one, and the legal protections you need
If you were brave enough to start your own enterprise, even if it stalls, you deserve to be celebrated and supported.

Everyone fails: sometimes, despite what business owners and social media say

Karen Holden
Apr 22 '26
If you were brave enough to start your own enterprise, even if it stalls, you deserve to be celebrated and supported
From 6 April 2026, the UK’s whistleblowing framework will be updated to include sexual harassment as a qualifying disclosure for whistleblower protection..

Sexual harassment: A tougher stance, why this matters and impacts on employers

Karen Holden
Mar 3 '26
From 6 April 2026, the UK’s whistleblowing framework will be updated to include sexual harassment as a qualifying disclosure for whistleblower protection.
why businesses must get serious about visibility, policy, and control

Shadow AI: why businesses must get serious about visibility, policy, and control

Karen Holden
Jan 15 '26
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in daily workflows, from drafting emails to analysing data and automating routine tasks. But with this rapid adoption comes a growing and often overlooked risk: shadow AI