UK Knowledge Collection | First 100 days of new government, employment law reform, what to expect from the Budget

The Autumn Budget, due on 30 October, will be the first fiscal statement made by the Labour chancellor after the general election. Our tax experts consider the possible changes businesses could expect, including to taxation of carried interest, capital gains and reform of the non-dom rules.

The headline announcements made by the government about its employment law reforms, announced yesterday, do not contain any real surprises for businesses. The Employment Rights Bill is detailed and encompasses many of the proposals set out in its pre-election Make Work Pay plan. The government has indicated that it will be consulting on a large number of the proposals with trade unions, employers and other interested parties – our Insight looks at the impact of these reforms on employers and at the specific measures affecting staffing companies, platforms and users of contingent workers.

We take a look at how the government has been progressing certain legislation of particular interest to business in its first 100 days (including its energy mission, reforms to planning, and digital regulation) and our webinars next week consider Martyn's Law, which will be implemented when the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill passes and reforms to competition law under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.

Recent Insights

Autumn Budget 2024: what tax measures can the UK expect?

The UK chancellor will present her budget accompanied by an economic and fiscal forecast by the Office of Budget Responsibility.
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UK government announces new Employment Rights Bill: what does this mean for employers?

The bill was presented before Parliament on 10 October and is stated to bring forward 28 individual employment reforms which cover a broad range of employment reforms.
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Employment Rights Bill sets out major change for UK staffing companies and platforms and contingent workforces

The proposals that relate to day-one rights, zero-hours workers and a new enforcement agency could have a huge impact on many current non-standard workforce arrangements and contingent working generally.
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The UK government's first 100 days – what measures affecting business have been progressed?

The King's Speech in July set out the government's legislative programme, with 39 bills announced. We look at what progress has been made.
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'Who's Who' in British Energy

The launch of the new National Energy System Operator has brought a further shake-up of the key players in Britain's energy sector.
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Upcoming Events

Eating Compliance for Breakfast | Martyn's Law/the Protect Duty – what's the latest?

15 October | 09:00-09:30
A webinar discussing the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (also known as Martyn's Law), which was introduced into Parliament on 12 September 2024.
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Rights to light and rights of access – neighbourly matters

16 October | 09:30-10:15
This webinar focuses on neighbourly issues that developers are commonly faced with, including risk mitigation in rights to light matters and rights to access.
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What can businesses expect from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act?

17 October | 09:00-09:30
Our competition team discuss recent developments as businesses look ahead to implementation of the new competition rules under the Act.
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Dipping into Data | ICO Data Protection Practitioners' Conference

17 October | 16:00-16:30
In this webinar, our experts will outline the main takeaways from the UK privacy regulator's annual conference (held on 8 October) and the practical implications for business.
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Navigating the future of IP | AI and IP: case law and legislative developments

4 November | 16:00-17:00
An international overview of what to consider when using artificial intelligence, including protecting your output, defending your rights, and avoiding infringement of third-party rights.
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