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In defence of HR - John Hayes writes for Personnel Today
The criticism of HR, levied by the Sunday Times as a bloated, obstructive force in UK business, overlooks a deeper truth: HR has grown...
Sep 25


UK Immigration Law Changes 2025: Labour’s white paper and the future of settlement
In the latest episode in our podcast series, our new business immigration team, Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester introduce themselves before going on to discuss recent major changes to the UK’s immigration system. The UK government’s recent white paper on immigration sets out reforms designed to reduce net migration, shift focus towards domestic workforce development, and recalibrate the balance between attracting global talent and controlling settlement. Among the most signif
Sep 25


Welcome to our Autumn edition of CL Q.E.B
The Employment Bill’s progress to Royal Assent continues apace despite the retreat of Angela Rayner, its most prominent cheerleader, to...
Sep 24


The rise of HR in British business: John Hayes comments in the Sunday Times
The number of people employed in HR has grown in recent years, with HR roles now outnumbering doctors and lawyers in the UK, prompting...
Sep 23


Closure of the care worker visa. What now? Rebecca Tester writes for Care Markets
The government announced major changes to the immigration rules, which came into effect on 22 July. One of the most controversial changes...
Sep 19


Do I need an AI policy? Partner Catherine Wilson shares some thoughts
In August I wrote a blog about the use of AI in HR. My personal enthusiasm for AI remains unbounded however irrespective of my own...
Sep 17


Personnel Today shortlist for Employment Law Firm of the Year
As one of the finalists in the Employment Law Firm of the Year  category at the Personnel Today Awards 2025, Constantine Law has been...
Sep 2


Making AI work in HR: Partner, Catherine Wilson gives some thoughts
In the early 19 th  century, groups of Yorkshire and Lancashire textile workers, known collectively as Luddites, protested against the...
Aug 13
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