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By Rebecca Cresswell, Sweeney Miller Child arrangement orders are designed to safeguard the welfare of children when their parents separate. These orders specify where a child will live, who they will spend time with, and other important details concerning their upbringing. The aim is always to put the child’s best interests first. When are Child Arrangement Orders needed?

By Rishi Kohli, Corporate & Commercial Partner, Sweeney Miller From convenience stores and coffee shops to takeaway brands, cleaning and property services, and education and entertainment businesses, franchising continues to be an attractive route to growth for many businesses. A successful brand, a proven model and the opportunity to expand can understandably make franchising appealing. However, successful franchising is rarely as simple as replicating an existing business model.

By Paul Lott, Sweeney Miller The Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18th December 2025, officially becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. The changes that this new legislation will bring will be implemented gradually over a two-year period, with most changes expected to take effect during 2026 and into 2027. What Employers Need to Know April 2026 marks the introduction of some of the most significant changes brought by the new legislation, which are set out below.