June 2, 2026 Setting the stage: choosing the right contract for an outdoor event With the World Cup, Commonwealth Games and several music festivals around the corner, we’re seeing a familiar trend: pop-up outdoor... Read more
May 22, 2026 Introducing S&B Signals: helping you anticipate what’s coming next In our conversations with clients, a consistent theme is emerging. The volume and pace of legal and regulatory change is increasing,... Read more
April 17, 2026 Shutting up shop: what key legal developments are influencing retail and hospitality restructurings in 2026? Retail and hospitality businesses have entered 2026 under sustained financial pressure, with tight margins, rising employment costs and... Read more
April 14, 2026 Are tighter food advertising rules a threat, or an opportunity, for food and drink brands? Earlier this year, the UK tightened its restrictions on food and drink advertising, extending long‑standing high in fat, sugar or salt... Read more
January 21, 2026 Forthcoming business rates revaluation sparks new fears for the UK’s high street We are barely out of the starting blocks in the New Year and the UK’s high streets seem to be in for another tough 12 months. For some... Read more
November 25, 2025 Milk it while you can: Sugar tax spills over to milkshakes and lattes The Chancellor’s autumn budget lands tomorrow, but the Health Secretary has already caused a stir with today’s announcement that the... Read more
March 31, 2025 Bad news for employment? Are we going to see unintended negative consequences from the impending changes? This week, it will cost a business more to employ someone than it did last week, with increases to employer's National Insurance... Read more
March 17, 2025 Franchise face-off: When mediation saves the day The first compulsory mediation order was awarded in the High Court earlier this year. For some time now, the courts have strongly... Read more
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