Data page – December 2025
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
The Worker Protection Act one year on
There is still more for employers to do to tackle workplace sexual harassment.
Medical negligence: Lessons not learned
Sponsored content. Lisa Abrahams, Account Manager at after-the-event insurer ARAG, reflects on the recent Law Society Gazette roundtable and our national failure to learn lessons from medical mistakes.
Human rights: Conventional wisdom
Aged 75, the ECHR faces calls for retirement, while at 25, the Human Rights Act is also under attack. Fiona Scolding KC finds their links to peace, stability, respect and autonomy to be intact. So what now?
Extracting the Venom from IP ownership
Intellectual property.
Last rites for more rights
As I predicted last week, David Lammy’s jury curbs turned out not to be quite as draconian as the draft plans leaked to The Times indicated they would be. An old political ruse was surely in play.
All eyes Down Under: Australia’s social media ban
Could the UK follow suit?
Show legal aid lawyers the money
Lammy has announced a £20m grant to support people with social welfare and family issues but legal aid lawyers providing similar support are still waiting for a pay rise.
Data protection predictions for 2026
Data protection laws in the UK and other jurisdictions will continue to evolve to meet novel challenges.
Something is going to snap in 2026
Treatment of solicitors directly contradicts the government’s overall stated aim of deregulation.
News focus
In depth: Removing barriers to administrative justice
Improving the quality of administrative decision-making is the most efficient and cost-effective way of removing barriers to justice, according to a report from the Administrative Justice Council.
Travel
Hidden holiday gems: Unique destinations to discover
Whether you’re dreaming of twinkling Christmas markets, a sunny New Year’s getaway, or a quiet winter retreat closer to home, utc.travel helps you make more of your time off and spend less doing it.
The rise of travel as a wellness benefit: Why time off isn’t enough
The modern workforce faces unprecedented levels of stress, burnout, and disengagement. While traditional 'time off' once promised recovery, it’s no longer enough. A recent Robert Walters study (2025) found that over half of UK professionals check work emails while on holiday, undermining the very purpose of their break. True wellness ...
Make your next London work trip more than just work
With a touch of planning, even the briefest visit can deliver cultural, culinary, energising and restorative moments that make the journey feel like a welcome pause, not just another task.
A guide that offers confidence when advising cohabiting couples
Jo O’Sullivan reviews Resolution's 'Cohabitation Law and Practice Handbook 2025'.
A release from prison but not from pain
Lara Bazelon’s Rectify is not a book about victory — it’s about aftermath.
Peter Cameron: Artistic Convictions
Nicholas Goodman reviews David Wootton's 'Peter Cameron: Artistic Convictions'.
The best law books to read this Christmas
From the classics to the recently released, David Pickup shares his annual reading round-up.
Only connect
Amy Coleman reviews Tom Proverbs-Garbett's 'The Adept'.
