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Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise action plan. The purpose of this is to set out why and how SMEs should work with CCS, where to find opportunities & the actions CCS are taking to reduce barriers for SMEs in bidding for work. Read more here:
Crown Commercial Service publishes SME action plan
Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) action plan.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise action plan. The purpose of this is to set out why and how SMEs should work with CCS, where to find opportunities & the actions CCS are taking to reduce barriers for SMEs in bidding for work. Read more here:
In this week's Local authority round-up:
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
Local authority round-up 28 November 2025 - Ward Hadaway
Health & Social Care NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres are set to bring patient care closer to home and bring an end t...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In this week's Local authority round-up:
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
Stay up to date with recent employment case law developments as Katie Adams reviews key legal decisions shaping workplace rights.
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
Employment Law Digest November 2025 – Case law update - Ward Hadaway
Unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process In Davidson v National Express Limited: The claimant was a PCV coach driver, air side, at Stansted airport. In her role she was required to ta...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Stay up to date with recent employment case law developments as Katie Adams reviews key legal decisions shaping workplace rights.
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
On 14 October 2025, the Home Office released its sixth Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules this year, introducing major reforms set out in the Government’s May 2025 White Paper. Learn more about the key updates and how employers can prepare here:
A guide to the Latest UK immigration changes for employers
The changes are plentiful and significant, reflecting the Government’s ongoing aim of creating a selective immigration system designed to ultimately reduce UK net migration figures. Most notably, the ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On 14 October 2025, the Home Office released its sixth Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules this year, introducing major reforms set out in the Government’s May 2025 White Paper. Learn more about the key updates and how employers can prepare here:
In this article, Jacqueline Knight explores a proposal within the Employment Rights Bill, currently at the House of Lords amendment stage, which would extend the timeframe for employees to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal from the current 3 months (in most cases) to 6 months. Read it here
Employment Law Digest November 2025: Extension of time limits for bringing Employment Tribunal claims - Ward Hadaway
One of these proposals, currently under review at the House of Lords amendment stage, is for the length of time an employee has to submit a claim to the Employment Tribunal to be extended from the cur...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In this article, Jacqueline Knight explores a proposal within the Employment Rights Bill, currently at the House of Lords amendment stage, which would extend the timeframe for employees to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal from the current 3 months (in most cases) to 6 months. Read it here
The Employment Rights Bill includes the creation of a new Fair Work Agency (FWA). The FWA will be a central body with wide-ranging powers to uphold workplace rights and will reshape how some workplace rights are policed in the UK. Here's everything you need to know to ensure you're ready for change.
Employment Law Digest November 2025: Fair Work Agency to be introduced in the Employment Rights Bill - Ward Hadaway
The FWA will be a centralised body with wide-ranging powers to uphold workplace rights and will reshape how some workplace rights are policed in the UK. This was one of the Labour government’s key man...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Employment Rights Bill includes the creation of a new Fair Work Agency (FWA). The FWA will be a central body with wide-ranging powers to uphold workplace rights and will reshape how some workplace rights are policed in the UK. Here's everything you need to know to ensure you're ready for change.
The Employment Rights Bill introduces measures to modernise the workplace and strengthen worker protections through enhanced trade union rights. Here are the key takeaways from our trade union webinar, including developments that could significantly affect trade union rights and workplace influence
Future of Trade Union Rights | Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent in November 2025. It is currently in the final stages of parliamentary approval, with the House of Lords having considered the latest dra...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Employment Rights Bill introduces measures to modernise the workplace and strengthen worker protections through enhanced trade union rights. Here are the key takeaways from our trade union webinar, including developments that could significantly affect trade union rights and workplace influence
AI investment is driving growth for the North East’s Fastest 50 and a number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI. Find out more here ⬇️
AI investment drives growth for the North East’s Fastest 50
A number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI
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November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
AI investment is driving growth for the North East’s Fastest 50 and a number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI. Find out more here ⬇️
The November edition of The Employment Law Digest is out now!
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The November edition of The Employment Law Digest is out now!
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
We're proud to reveal this year's North East #Fastest50 winning companies:
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
October 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We're proud to reveal this year's North East #Fastest50 winning companies:
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
The North East Fastest 50 stage is set!
We're looking forward to welcoming our guests to celebrate the growth, ambition and achievements of the fastest 50 growing companies in our region.
Who will make this year's list? Find out this afternoon!
#Fastest50 #NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
We're looking forward to welcoming our guests to celebrate the growth, ambition and achievements of the fastest 50 growing companies in our region.
Who will make this year's list? Find out this afternoon!
#Fastest50 #NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
October 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The North East Fastest 50 stage is set!
We're looking forward to welcoming our guests to celebrate the growth, ambition and achievements of the fastest 50 growing companies in our region.
Who will make this year's list? Find out this afternoon!
#Fastest50 #NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
We're looking forward to welcoming our guests to celebrate the growth, ambition and achievements of the fastest 50 growing companies in our region.
Who will make this year's list? Find out this afternoon!
#Fastest50 #NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
Just 1 day to go until the North East #Fastest50 Awards 2025 🎉
The average turnover growth of all 50 companies is 42% - certainly something to celebrate!
If you can't join us, we'll be revealing the winners across our social channels, so keep an eye on our feed!
#NorthEast #WardHadawayNewcastle
The average turnover growth of all 50 companies is 42% - certainly something to celebrate!
If you can't join us, we'll be revealing the winners across our social channels, so keep an eye on our feed!
#NorthEast #WardHadawayNewcastle
October 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Just 1 day to go until the North East #Fastest50 Awards 2025 🎉
The average turnover growth of all 50 companies is 42% - certainly something to celebrate!
If you can't join us, we'll be revealing the winners across our social channels, so keep an eye on our feed!
#NorthEast #WardHadawayNewcastle
The average turnover growth of all 50 companies is 42% - certainly something to celebrate!
If you can't join us, we'll be revealing the winners across our social channels, so keep an eye on our feed!
#NorthEast #WardHadawayNewcastle
Introducing this year's #NorthEast #Fastest50 keynote speaker, Dr Bill Scott.
Bill co-founded Wilton Universal Group in '94 and took the business from £600k turnover to £85m within the first 20 years. Eleven years on, he continues to speak passionately about building today to protect the future.
Bill co-founded Wilton Universal Group in '94 and took the business from £600k turnover to £85m within the first 20 years. Eleven years on, he continues to speak passionately about building today to protect the future.
Fastest 50: North East Businesses On The Rise
The Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 event will take place on Friday, unveiling the North East's fastest growing companies
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October 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Introducing this year's #NorthEast #Fastest50 keynote speaker, Dr Bill Scott.
Bill co-founded Wilton Universal Group in '94 and took the business from £600k turnover to £85m within the first 20 years. Eleven years on, he continues to speak passionately about building today to protect the future.
Bill co-founded Wilton Universal Group in '94 and took the business from £600k turnover to £85m within the first 20 years. Eleven years on, he continues to speak passionately about building today to protect the future.
Just two days to go until this year's North East #Fastest50 Awards.
Who has topped the list for 2025? Stay tuned Friday for the list reveal!
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
Who has topped the list for 2025? Stay tuned Friday for the list reveal!
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Just two days to go until this year's North East #Fastest50 Awards.
Who has topped the list for 2025? Stay tuned Friday for the list reveal!
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
Who has topped the list for 2025? Stay tuned Friday for the list reveal!
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
The Ward Hadaway #Fastest50 #NorthEast returns, Friday 17 October!
We're excited to host the awards in partnership with The Journal, and can’t wait to welcome familiar and new faces to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art as we celebrate those driving our region’s growth.
#NorthEastBusiness
We're excited to host the awards in partnership with The Journal, and can’t wait to welcome familiar and new faces to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art as we celebrate those driving our region’s growth.
#NorthEastBusiness
October 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Ward Hadaway #Fastest50 #NorthEast returns, Friday 17 October!
We're excited to host the awards in partnership with The Journal, and can’t wait to welcome familiar and new faces to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art as we celebrate those driving our region’s growth.
#NorthEastBusiness
We're excited to host the awards in partnership with The Journal, and can’t wait to welcome familiar and new faces to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art as we celebrate those driving our region’s growth.
#NorthEastBusiness
The Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 is back!
In partnership with The Journal, we’ll be celebrating the region’s fastest-growing businesses for 2025 live at our awards ceremony.
Who will make the list? Find out on 17 October.
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
In partnership with The Journal, we’ll be celebrating the region’s fastest-growing businesses for 2025 live at our awards ceremony.
Who will make the list? Find out on 17 October.
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
October 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 is back!
In partnership with The Journal, we’ll be celebrating the region’s fastest-growing businesses for 2025 live at our awards ceremony.
Who will make the list? Find out on 17 October.
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
In partnership with The Journal, we’ll be celebrating the region’s fastest-growing businesses for 2025 live at our awards ceremony.
Who will make the list? Find out on 17 October.
#Fastest50 #WardHadawayNewcastle #NorthEastBusiness
Laura Darnley, Partner at Ward Hadaway, met with Evie Matthews, Senior Policy Advisor at the CBI, to discuss the changes introduced by the Government's White Paper and what it means for workforce planning and strategy. Read more about their discussion here
Immigration Changes - What does this mean for businesses and how can they prepare? - Ward Hadaway
Laura Darnley, Employment and Immigration Partner at Ward Hadaway, met with Evie Matthews, Senior Policy Advisor in the Future of Work and Skills Team at CBI, to discuss the changes introduced by the ...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Laura Darnley, Partner at Ward Hadaway, met with Evie Matthews, Senior Policy Advisor at the CBI, to discuss the changes introduced by the Government's White Paper and what it means for workforce planning and strategy. Read more about their discussion here
The Labour government has committed to delivering “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”.
In this article, Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this is regarded not only to be a moral obligation but also an opportunity to drive economic growth.
In this article, Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this is regarded not only to be a moral obligation but also an opportunity to drive economic growth.
Why social and affordable housing is seen as a driver of economic growth by the government - Ward Hadaway
The Labour government has committed to delivering “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”. In this article, Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this i...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Labour government has committed to delivering “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”.
In this article, Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this is regarded not only to be a moral obligation but also an opportunity to drive economic growth.
In this article, Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this is regarded not only to be a moral obligation but also an opportunity to drive economic growth.
Labour’s £5bn “Pride in Place” fund will run for 10 years, targeting 339 of the UK’s most deprived communities by giving locals more say. Alexander Rose explores the key points – and possible challenges for councils delivering it.
The Pride in Place Programme - 339 communities to benefit from £5 billion of public funding - Ward Hadaway
The Labour government has launched the "Pride in Place Programme" an ambitious 10 year fund, stated to be worth £5bn, that aims to drive improvements to 339 of the UK's most deprived communities by pl...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Labour’s £5bn “Pride in Place” fund will run for 10 years, targeting 339 of the UK’s most deprived communities by giving locals more say. Alexander Rose explores the key points – and possible challenges for councils delivering it.
We’re proud to launch our One Lawyer, Resolution Together service – helping couples navigate separation amicably and collaboratively. Led by Partners Louise Masters and Gemma Iceton, we are one of the only firms in the North East with two specialists trained in this collaborative approach.
One Lawyer service launched to support amicable divorces - Ward Hadaway
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has launched its new ‘One Lawyer’ service to support couples who want to resolve their separation in a straight forward fashion and amicably.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We’re proud to launch our One Lawyer, Resolution Together service – helping couples navigate separation amicably and collaboratively. Led by Partners Louise Masters and Gemma Iceton, we are one of the only firms in the North East with two specialists trained in this collaborative approach.
September's Employment Law Digest is out now.
Access it here: https://bit.ly/472RMje
#EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill
Access it here: https://bit.ly/472RMje
#EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
September's Employment Law Digest is out now.
Access it here: https://bit.ly/472RMje
#EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill
Access it here: https://bit.ly/472RMje
#EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill
We're delighted to welcome one of the UK's leading public funding lawyers, Alexander Rose, as partner. Specialising in subsidy control & grant funding, Alex has advised on the compliance of £3.5bn+ in public funding, major regeneration, inward investment, & the UK’s first Subsidy Control court case
Public funding specialist joins Ward Hadaway as partner - Ward Hadaway
Based in the firm’s Newcastle office, Alexander joins from international law firm DWF. He specialises in subsidy control and grant funding programmes, advising both public authorities and private orga...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We're delighted to welcome one of the UK's leading public funding lawyers, Alexander Rose, as partner. Specialising in subsidy control & grant funding, Alex has advised on the compliance of £3.5bn+ in public funding, major regeneration, inward investment, & the UK’s first Subsidy Control court case
'Now is the time' is the theme for this year's #NationalInclusionWeek, emphasising the need to take action to embed #inclusion within our organisations. Thank you to Damian Baetens who joined us last week to host a session on neurodiversity and share his ADHD journey & insights on workplace support
September 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
'Now is the time' is the theme for this year's #NationalInclusionWeek, emphasising the need to take action to embed #inclusion within our organisations. Thank you to Damian Baetens who joined us last week to host a session on neurodiversity and share his ADHD journey & insights on workplace support
A strong 2025 sees our Corporate team climb into the Top 5 in the latest national M&A deals round-up.
Alongside 5th place nationally, our teams delivered standout regional results – 1st in Yorkshire & Humber and 3rd in the North West, two of the UK’s most competitive regions.
Alongside 5th place nationally, our teams delivered standout regional results – 1st in Yorkshire & Humber and 3rd in the North West, two of the UK’s most competitive regions.
A strong 2025 sees Ward Hadaway climb to Top 5 in latest national M&A deals round up
Ward Hadaway has continued to rise up the national rankings to feature in the top 5 corporate dealmakers nationally in the latest M&A deals round up for H1 2025.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A strong 2025 sees our Corporate team climb into the Top 5 in the latest national M&A deals round-up.
Alongside 5th place nationally, our teams delivered standout regional results – 1st in Yorkshire & Humber and 3rd in the North West, two of the UK’s most competitive regions.
Alongside 5th place nationally, our teams delivered standout regional results – 1st in Yorkshire & Humber and 3rd in the North West, two of the UK’s most competitive regions.
We are delighted to welcome nine newly qualified solicitors to the firm following the successful completion of their training contracts.
Their appointment reflects our commitment to attracting and nurturing the best legal talent – a key pillar of our continued growth.
Their appointment reflects our commitment to attracting and nurturing the best legal talent – a key pillar of our continued growth.
Ward Hadaway appoints nine newly qualified solicitors - Ward Hadaway
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of nine newly qualified solicitors following the successful completion of their training contracts at Ward Hadaway.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We are delighted to welcome nine newly qualified solicitors to the firm following the successful completion of their training contracts.
Their appointment reflects our commitment to attracting and nurturing the best legal talent – a key pillar of our continued growth.
Their appointment reflects our commitment to attracting and nurturing the best legal talent – a key pillar of our continued growth.