Key regulatory and compliance updates for UK businesses this autumn

The latest in-house insights from Ashfords

Our in-house bulletin provides key legal updates across various practice areas to help ensure in-house lawyers, GCs and contract and procurement managers can easily and efficiently keep abreast of what’s happening in the legal world.

In this edition we look at:

  • The latest regulatory and compliance updates that UK businesses should be aware of this autumn.
  • The proposed changes to confidentiality clauses under the Employment Rights Bill.
  • The latest guidance from the courts on what makes a valid payment notice.
  • The fines large organisations now risk facing for failing to prevent fraud under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2025.
  • The key legal considerations businesses should think about in our guide for UK office openings and relocations.

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Key regulatory and compliance updates for UK businesses this autumn

It's important that businesses are aware of the latest regulatory and compliance developments, which could significantly impact how they operate and report. In this article, we break down the latest updates, explaining what they mean in practice and how your business can stay ahead of the curve.

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How will the Employment Rights Bill prevent confidentiality clauses regarding discrimination and harassment allegations?

In this article we provide a definition of confidentiality clauses, when these are introduced in Employment Tribunal claims, and the proposed changes to confidentiality clauses under the Employment Rights Bill. 

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Payment notices: why form matters

The right to claim in a smash and grab adjudication all depends on having a valid payment notice. In this article we look at guidance from the courts on what makes a valid payment notice, and review the latest case on this topic: 1st Formations Ltd v LAPP Industries Ltd.

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New large fines for failing to prevent fraud - the impact on environmental compliance and ‘green’ claims

As of 1 September 2025, large organisations now risk heavy fines for failing to prevent fraud under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2025. This article outlines the conditions for prosecution under the new failure-to-prevent offence of the Act, its impact on environmental compliance and ‘green’ claims, and the steps organisations should take to avoid prosecution.

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Read our legal guide for UK office openings and relocations

The UK remains a strategic destination for global business and the number of overseas companies setting up here is on the rise. The result? A more competitive market for office space, especially in key cities. Whether your clients are entering the UK market or scaling up, our 'Making moves' guide highlights the key legal considerations to help them move forward with confidence.

Download the guide