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Recent data reveals that maternal deaths in the UK have reached their highest level in 15 years, with six in ten deaths potentially preventable through better care. The findings expose critical failures in maternity services, including missed warning signs, treatment delays, and inadequate responses to deteriorating conditions.

The Employment Rights Act, passed in December 2025, introduces sweeping reforms to UK employment law that will fundamentally reshape workplace rights and obligations. From reduced unfair dismissal qualifying periods to restrictions on fire and rehire practices, stronger harassment protections, and enhanced trade union rights, these changes are being phased in over time with implementation dates stretching into 2027 and beyond.

The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 introduce sweeping new financial, trade and transport restrictions affecting businesses across multiple sectors including financial services, commodities, shipping and software. These expanded controls require companies to reassess their products, services, counterparties and supply chains to identify both direct and indirect Iran-related exposure and ensure compliance with strengthened enforcement provisions.