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What companies need to know about the management of dormant companies by Companies House

The scrutiny of dormant companies has increased due to a shift in policy as part of a broader regulatory effort to ensure that businesses remain compliant with corporate laws, while also addressing concerns related to the misuse of dormant entities. As a result, businesses with dormant status need to be aware of the rules, how […]

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Important changes to company accounts filing requirements

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, significant changes to the way companies file their annual accounts will come into effect starting 1 April 2027.

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Confirmation codes become mandatory in Companies House filings from mid-November 2025

From 15 November 2025, Companies House will require a confirmation code for all filings to enhance security and prevent fraud. Learn what this change means for your business and how RIAA Barker Gillette can help you stay compliant.

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Acas early conciliation period extended to 12 Weeks from 1 December 2025

From 1 December 2025, the period allowed for Acas Early Conciliation will be extended from six weeks to twelve weeks.

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Employment Rights Bill: Lords amendments send legislation back to Commons for further debate

The Employment Rights Bill, a flagship piece of legislation aimed at overhauling UK employment law, continues its journey through Parliament as the House of Lords insisted on several key amendments in its latest debate on the bill, which occurred on the 28th of October 2025.

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The Employment Rights Bill – What employers need to know

The Employment Rights Bill represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in decades. Discover key reforms, timelines, and what employers must do to prepare for new rights, duties and compliance requirements taking effect from April 2026.

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New trade mark rules simplify counterfeit challenges

A branding challenge toppled the golden arches when a small Irish fast food company managed to block the international McDonald's food chain from trademarking the terms Big Mac and Mc throughout Europe.

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Misbehaviour at the office Christmas party?

Litigation involving the antics of misbehaving employees at the office Christmas party have not only shown that sometimes fact is stranger than fiction, but that on occasion the long-awaited Christmas party can go badly wrong.

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Millennials moving away from marriage

There has been a spate of recent media articles highlighting the numbers of young people in their 20s and 30s staying away from marriage, either entirely or until later life.

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Caste discrimination at work

Caste is not currently one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and therefore caste discrimination is not explicitly prohibited.

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When the end of summer spells the end of a marriage

Lawyers often talk about ‘divorce day’ in January and report a similar surge when summer holidays are over. Research* looking at the timing of divorce petitions bears this out, with peaks after the summer and winter holidays. The researchers suggest that while troubled couples may view holidays as a time to stand together for children and an opportunity to mend relationships, the reality is that proximity exacerbates tensions and may be the final straw for many.

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Too poor for retirement?

Why younger generations will have to work more, save more or spend less

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