Strictly Law

Employment Law

Payroll, Policies and Proof: A Small-Business Guide to the 2026 Employment Reforms

Employment reform is not only a payroll problem. It reaches into contracts, shift scheduling, leave requests and dismissal decisions. This practical checklist helps small businesses prioritise the changes that matter before the next pay cycle.

Nov 7, 2026

Family Law

The Safety Net That Isn’t: What Unmarried Couples Must Arrange for Themselves in 2026

There is no such thing as a common law spouse in England and Wales. Unmarried partners can share a home, a family and a life without gaining automatic rights on separation or death. Here is what the law does not provide—and what couples should put in place instead.

Nov 7, 2026