12/8/2025 2:19:51 PM The church should be at the forefront of the impact economy By Lee Coley I read an interesting article by Alan Smith this morning about how The Church Commissioners try to use their investments to create...
12/8/2025 1:37:38 PM When systems fail children, we must change the system By Ciara Campfield I've just been reading the latest child poverty figures, and once again they stop me in my tracks, because no matter how long I’ve worked...
12/8/2025 1:33:02 PM DfE taking hard line on consent for inclusion of confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements By Jean Boyle The Academy Trust Handbook and College Financial Handbook were amended in October to significantly restrict the use of confidentiality...
12/5/2025 2:27:53 PM Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies - The First Five Years Can Change a Life — I’ve Seen It First-Hand By Ciara Campfield I’m really glad to see the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies programme moving forward with the publication of the Government's...
12/5/2025 9:29:55 AM Upcoming change to English language requirements for work routes – effective 8 January 2026 By Xander May From 8 January 2026, applicants seeking to enter the UK, or switch into, for the first time the Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual...
12/4/2025 4:16:32 PM DfE launches new spending cap on use of supply teachers By Jean Boyle The DfE has today launched its Maximising value for pupils programme (MVP) which is said will "tackle the systemic issues and support all...
12/4/2025 12:30:42 PM The pros and cons of a French Tontine clause By Jacques Cutting The principle behind the clause is similar to that of a joint tenancy in the UK. When a tontine clause is included in a French property...
12/3/2025 3:48:00 PM Schools: getting ready for the renting changes By Chris Sharpe As many will already be aware, the renting rules are changing in 2026. The Renters' Rights Act, passed in October 2025, is set to come...
12/3/2025 3:35:22 PM Reminder: Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) increase on 16 December 2025 By Xander May The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a fee that sponsors must pay when assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship to most Skilled Worker...
12/3/2025 12:37:54 PM Families let down by chronic underfunding in the Family Court system By Zara Jordan The Family Court system in the UK is currently experiencing fewer sitting days, specifically a significant reduction in the number of...
12/2/2025 2:32:02 PM Smith v Campbell & Others (2025) - A cautionary tale for Trustees By Elle McDonald The case of Smith v Campbell & Others (2025) concerned a dispute between the trustees and the beneficiaries of the estate of Graham...
12/2/2025 11:56:35 AM Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) - from 'transaction' to 'partnership' By Ciara Campfield Post the Autumn 2025 Budget, I’ve been thinking lots about public finances and how our governments and governments worldwide are...