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Many baby losses occur despite appropriate medical care and could not have been prevented. However, some losses sadly occur as a result of substandard medical care during pregnancy and labour, including delayed treatment, failures in monitoring and/or missed diagnoses.

The first court cases under the new identity verification regime are a clear warning that directors must comply with their Companies House obligations before the applicable deadline. Late completion of identity verification may not prevent enforcement action.

The announcement and draft regulations explain that the obligation to register will initially apply only to landlords with properties actively let, or that become occupied during rollout. Under future legislation, landlords will also be required to register any unoccupied properties before marketing them for let.

As anyone involved in letting residential property in England and Wales will be aware, the Renters Rights Act 2025 introduced significant changes to renters’ rights.

On 07 September 2026, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) presented research at a briefing in Westminster. Last year alone there were 252 cerebral palsy and birth brain injury cases reported to NHS Resolution, the NHS's litigation arm.

Patients are entitled to expect major treatment decisions to be based on sound clinical evidence, proper multidisciplinary discussion and a clear understanding of their options.

Most firms in financial services have heard of the FCA’s sandbox. Far fewer can describe what it offers, who it is open to, or what it costs. The misconceptions are costing firms opportunity.

While NHS Resolution's emphasis on collaboration and early dispute resolution is commendable, the latest figures raise questions about the extent of its impact.

The term 'next of kin' is typically used when the details of someone who can be contacted in an emergency are needed. For example, in a medical setting, someone may be asked to name a next of kin.

The law has moved quickly in the EU. Since 2 August 2026, certain AI systems must be designed so that people can understand when they are interacting with AI or viewing AI-generated content.

Plants and trees can sometimes cause problems between neighbours when they spread beyond the boundary of the property where they are growing and begin to affect neighbouring land.

The law recognises that disputes about high hedges can be difficult for neighbours to resolve, and there is a formal complaints procedure available in certain circumstances.