22nd June 2026
Two of the most important changes to employment law found in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will come into force on 1 January 2027: A reduction to the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims from two years’ continuous service to six months continuous service; and The removal of the cap on compensatory awards for… Read more »
24th October 2024
With effect from 26th October 2024 a new law is in force by virtue of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 The law imposes a positive duty on all employers for them to take reasonable steps to protect their workers from sexual harassment. If an employer breaches this duty, then the… Read more »
4th September 2024
A British or settled person can sponsor a partner (spouse, civil partner, fiancé/fiancée, or an unmarried partner in relationship for 2 years) to obtain a visa to live with them in the UK. In April 2024 the financial requirement to sponsor a partner increased significantly. The Labour government have confirmed they will maintain this increase…. Read more »
1st February 2024
In a major change of UK immigration procedures, all persons coming to the UK for a visit, will, in the future, need to get permission for their trip before they travel to the UK. Non-visa nationals (i.e. those who are not required to obtain a visitor visa to visit the UK) will need to obtain… Read more »
17th August 2023
David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence department, have contributed to a chapter in the leading clinical negligence textbook, “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton. The book covers the law and process behind clinical negligence claims and is a key text for practitioners. It… Read more »
23rd March 2023
Claire Speed, Head of Litigation at Bower Bailey Solicitors in Swindon explores the legal aspects of the Clarkson effect and farm diversification projects. Having recently caught up with season 2 of “Clarkson’s Farm” and being a smallholder myself and a Wiltshire Committee Member of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), I thought it was some… Read more »
2nd December 2022
Simon Smith is the senior partner of Bower Bailey Solicitors. He’s an expert in Commercial Property and is based in the Regent Circus office in Swindon. 1. How has 2022 been for business? Business has been strong. We are fortunate to have a diverse and loyal customer base whom we value highly. Legal services are… Read more »
6th April 2022
From 6th April 2022, divorce law in England and Wales has changed dramatically following the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act coming into force. For the first time ever, it is now possible for a person to divorce their spouse without alleging fault – the long awaited “no fault divorce”. Although this article refers to divorce… Read more »
28th January 2022
Most tenancies are granted on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Landlords may wish to evict a tenant to simply regain possession of their property. A Section 21 notice needs to be served on a tenant providing at least 2 months’ notice to leave. Proceedings will need to be issued at court should the tenant not leave… Read more »
25th January 2022
It is anticipated that when the new “no fault divorce” comes into effect (expected April 2022) that the divorce process will become much simpler with both spouses able to jointly apply for the divorce. We are still waiting for detailed guidance as to what the exact process will be which is expected in advance of… Read more »
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