The awards, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, recognise companies across the North West that have delivered sustained turnover growth and shown the ambition, discipline a...

Education Local areas prepare new Expert at Hand teams More children and young people with SEND will get specialist support without needing a diagnosis, as the government begins rolling out a new Expe...

This nutshell provides an overview by what is meant by an abnormally low tender, how to identify one, what the law states and what to do before accepting a lower tender.

A partner at law firm Ward Hadaway has become the 200th President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society during its bicentennial year, only the eighth female to hold the role in that time.

Entrepreneur Adam Hildreth will discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing business leadership, across the region and beyond, when he speaks at this week’s Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest ...

When I began my legal career, I shared a computer with my training principal. If I needed to type something urgently, I waited my turn.

It is no secret that these are tough times for hospitality. Rising costs, shifting employment law and ongoing workforce pressures mean operators are navigating one of the most complex trading environm...

2025 saw some significant changes to housing and property law, which will continue to be implemented throughout 2026.

At the end of 2025, the Government released guidance on the duties placed on social landlords under the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020.

Education New employers grant to boost quality in early years education Early years staff across the country will be supported to upskill and qualify as teachers through a new paid degree apprenticesh...

The PCS is one of the services provided by the PRU which was established following the passing of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023).

This Nutshell breaks down the recent guidance published by the Government Commercial Function regarding procurement oversight.

Education Student skills investment to boost the UK defence industry Britain’s defence industry will benefit from an £80 million skills boost to help student’s gain the skills they need to build fight...

On 9 February 2026, the Competition Appeal Tribunal will hear the UK's first Subsidy Control case relating to financial support to an airport.

Liz Bottrill, Executive Partner of our Manchester office, reflects on what Ward Hadaway’s 2024/25 record financial results say about the ambition of the businesses we work alongside every day.

The report was issued under section 5A(3)(a) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and section 114A(2)(a) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, It highlighted that there was no evidence of ...

Education 450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tool Up to 450,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds could benefit from safe AI powered tutoring tools providing personalise...

Case facts The case was brought under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and it concerns a procurement by the Welsh Blood Service (WBS) regarding a new blood establishment computer system. The Clai...

Education Government to introduce inspection of multi-academy trusts through amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Millions of children will benefit from a stronger, fairer and more trans...

As we enter a new year, we expect more people to use open frameworks. This nutshell refreshes what open frameworks are and how to use them.

When relationships end, securing a fair financial settlement is often one of the most significant concerns for separating couples. Whether matters are resolved through solicitor-led negotiation, media...

Housing Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash fro...

Ward Hadaway has appointed a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience as a partner.

Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) action plan.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

A number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI

The Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 event will take place on Friday, unveiling the North East's fastest growing companies

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 ...

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...

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...

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.