By Sadaf Zareen A system designed for flexibility has reached its limit. For years, the private rental sector in England operated on a simple premise: landlords were given certainty, and tenants were given access. On paper, the balance appeared workable. In practice, this model left tenants with limited security and little control over housing. A Legal Right That Outgrew Its Purpose – The 1988 Housing Act In 1988, the law changed. The market responded quickly, but stability

By Sasha Braham As the Employment Rights Act 2025 is gradually implemented, this article considers the extent to which legal reform can reshape workplace reality, and what employers should do to foster inclusive work environments and mitigate legal and commercial risk. Following Women's History Month, it is timely to examine women's experiences in the workplace and the extent to which the law protects them. A century ago, the law changed. Workplace reality evolved more gradu