Martyn’s Law 2027: how the Terrorism Protection Act will impact UK events, venues and security
The new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) will have implications in many business sectors, especially for venues and events with a capacity of over...
How Inheritance Tax changes affect succession planning for farming and rural businesses ahead of the RHS
Succession planning is a key consideration for many rural businesses. Even though it can be difficult, ignoring it is not an option. Anyone who owns a business needs to plan...
Concern in the Capital over employment reforms
Joanne Davidson, director of policy and insights at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, says the chamber has expressed “measured concern” about the UK Government’s Employment Rights Act 2025. “While we absolutely support...
Employment reforms face further delay
Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill has had a turbulent time in Westminster, entering the ‘parliamentary ping pong’ process earlier this month.Designed to transform the working lives of the UK’s 34...
Navigating regulatory change and embedding culture at DWF
The landscape for businesses in Scotland is shifting, with new legislation and regulatory changes demanding attention from business.First, Edinburgh’s introduction of the Visitor Levy marks a significant step in local...