Plain-English UK legal guides

Section 21 'no-fault' evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Here's what landlords and tenants need to know about the new rules.

From April 2026 several UK employment entitlements became day-one rights. Here's what employers and employees need to know about the Employment Rights Act 2025.

If you die without a will in England and Wales, the intestacy rules decide who inherits. Here's why a will matters and what happens if you don't have one.

A non-disclosure agreement protects confidential information — but it isn't always the right tool. Here's when a UK business needs an NDA and what it should cover.

With Section 21 abolished, evicting a tenant in England now runs through Section 8 grounds. Here's the step-by-step process landlords must follow in 2026.

IR35 determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or a 'disguised employee'. Here's what UK businesses need to know about status and contracts.

Setting up a UK limited company involves a handful of key legal documents. Here's what you need to form, govern and protect your new company.

NDA and confidentiality agreement are often used interchangeably — but are they the same thing? Here's what UK businesses need to know.

Late payment hurts cash flow. Here's the step-by-step process for recovering unpaid invoices in the UK, from reminder to court action.

'Common law marriage' is a myth. Here's how the legal rights of cohabiting couples really compare to married couples in England and Wales.

England and Wales’ intestacy rules follow a strict statutory order. Here’s exactly who inherits what if you die without a will.

Searching for a fixed-term AST template? The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 abolished fixed-term tenancies in England. Here’s what to use instead.

From deposit protection to repairs and rent increases, here’s a plain-English overview of your rights as a tenant in England under 2026 law.

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets someone you trust make decisions if you can’t. Here’s what it covers, the two types, and how to set one up.

UK GDPR doesn't just recommend a DPA when a supplier processes personal data on your behalf — it requires one. Here's when you need one and what it must cover.

Neither is automatically binding in England and Wales, but courts give real weight to both when done properly. Here's the real difference and when each one fits.