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Becoming a parent is life-changing, but when your baby needs extended medical care, balancing work and family responsibilities can become especially challenging. To support families during these critical moments, the UK government introduced the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, effective from 6 April 2025. This is a significant new statutory entitlement, designed to ease the pressure on parents whose newborns require prolonged hospital care. As a solicitor, I know that keeping up with legal changes can feel overwhelming for business owners.

Having worked closely with tech startups and established companies alike, I’ve seen firsthand how many of them struggle to keep up with data protection obligations - from figuring out exactly what documents they need to juggling rapid growth with UK GDPR requirements. One of the most commonly misunderstood, but absolutely critical contracts is a Data Processing Agreement. Businesses often confuse a this with a privacy policy or other legal documents, so I’ve put together answers to the most frequently asked questions about DPAs.

Legal subscription services are transforming how businesses access legal support, offering a game-changing solution that’s hard to ignore. Imagine having top-notch legal advice whenever you need it, ready to help you navigate every twist and turn of your business journey without the stress of high costs or unpredictable fees. Every business owner can benefit from legal support, but many delay speaking to a solicitor until it’s absolutely necessary. The truth is, figuring out what you need, who to turn to, and how much it will cost can be daunting. In fact, 90% of small-to-medium (SME)