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How to avoid race discrimination in the workplace

We all know what the research tells us: diverse workplaces are more innovative and productive, with greater staff well-being and retention. But many of us are still struggling to make this a reality. How can you avoid common pitfalls and move your organisation forward?

Topics covered:

  • The impact of Black Lives Matter and other movements, including those from the business community.
  • Unconscious bias – some key court cases
  • Positive action (which is lawful under the Equality Act 2010, though rarely used) compared with ‘positive discrimination’ (which is
    unlawful in the UK save for some exceptions for disability).

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  • 04 August 2026
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Advantages of arbitration over litigation

Arbitration is a method of resolving disputes outside the court system, with the dispute being determined by an independent arbitrator or tribunal rather than a judge. Whether a dispute is best resolved through arbitration or litigation will ultimately depend on the particular facts and circumstances of the case.

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  • 04 August 2026
  • Immigration

Home Office revokes EU Settlement Scheme Status ‘Granted in Error’ – What does This Mean for EU Citizens?

Recent reports that the Home Office has begun revoking the immigration status of some EU nationals on the basis that it was originally “granted in error” have caused understandable concern among immigration practitioners and those with status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

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  • 03 August 2026
  • Corporate and M&A

Shareholders’ Agreements FAQ Guide – SHA Series Part 1 of 5

Shareholders’ agreements are a crucial but often overlooked tool for companies with multiple owners. While many rely solely on standard articles of association, this can leave significant gaps in governance and protection.

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  • 29 July 2026
  • Employment

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key takeaways from the Consultation for Zero Hour Reforms

The government published its consultation on reform of zero hour, low hour and agency worker contracts on 2nd June 2026. The consultation closes on 25 August 2026 and so there is still time to get responses in to help shape the operation of the new provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “Act”).

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  • 27 July 2026
  • Commercial Real Estate

What every business should know about commercial leases

Understand the key commercial lease clauses that can affect your business, including break clauses, security of tenure, repairs, alterations, rent reviews and assignment rights. Learn what tenants and landlords should consider when negotiating lease terms.

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  • 23 July 2026
  • Immigration

New Priority Service for British citizenship applications: Faster decisions now available

The Home Office has introduced a new Priority Service for British citizenship applications, allowing eligible applicants to receive a decision on their naturalisation or registration application in around 30 working days, rather than waiting the standard processing time of up to six months.