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Scepticism over Starmer’s digital ID plan

Scepticism over Starmer’s digital ID plan

28 April 2026 Digital ID will be mandatory for right to work checks by the end of this parliament, the prime minister said today. Sir Keir Starmer was...
Law Commission to consider consumer class action regime

Law Commission to consider consumer class action regime

27 April 2026 The government has set the wheels in motion for a potentially significant expansion in class actions - with an emphasis on 'proportionate...
Grounds for challenging an award

Grounds for challenging an award

27 April 2026 lthough the Arbitration Act 1996 is founded on the principle of upholding party autonomy, ensuring that an arbitral award is ‘final and...
Defamation: A town called Sue

Defamation: A town called Sue

27 April 2026 The Defamation Act 2013 tilted the law away from claimants but many lawyers believe it did not go far enough, reports Sian Harrison....
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