LEGAL FORECAST
This page highlights key changes in legislation which may be relevant to you and your business, as well as relevant guidance links to relevant guidance provided by the Government.
If you are unsure whether (or how) these changes affect your business; you need to find out what measures you need to put in place to comply with them - get in touch with our team.
This page was last updated on: 05/12/2025
RECENT AND UPCOMING
FAILURE TO PREVENT FRAUD OFFENCE
1 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). Places responsibilities on large organisations to limit fraud undertaken by persons associated with the company, on its behalf for the benefit of the company or its clients.
RENTER’S RIGHTS ACT 2025
27 OCTOBER 2025: Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent. Wide-ranging shift in legal responsibilities in the rented accommodation sector. Measures will begin being enforced in the coming months.
CHANGES TO LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY FEES
17 NOVEMBER 2025: Lasting Power of Attorney registration fees have now increase to £92. Ensure that you have plans in place for your future (including business LPA’s). Contact our expert Andrew for advice and guidance.
COMPULSORY IDENTITY VERIFICATION FOR COMPANIES
18 NOVEMBER 2025: Compulsory identity verification (IDV) as part of the incorporation process, new director appointments and registrations of persons with significant control (PSCs). Transition period for existing directors and PSCs.
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL
IMMINENT: The Employment Rights Bill, wide-ranging shift in responsibilities between employers, employees and workers. Expected to be finalised imminently.
GENERAL UPDATES
General and ongoing areas of law that businesses should be aware of will be highlighted below.
DUTY TO PREVENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT
26 OCTOBER 2024: Duty under the Equality Act 2010 requiring employers to take “reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees”.
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