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Minimum wage to rise in 2026
Employees over the age of 21 are set to have their National Living Wage increased to £12.71 per hour.
Investment into community skills provision grows training provider
Wake Smith Solicitors has helped a community business leader invest in a leading Sheffield training provider to expand its services to provide essential skills for local people and children
Wake Smith’s corporate work wins Yorkshire award
Corporate legal work by Wake Smith Solicitors for Castings Technology International (CTI) has helped win Deal of The Year (£5m to £25m) category for at the Yorkshire Business Insider’s Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025
18 November start for compulsory identity and verification
Compulsory IDV comes into effect from Tuesday 18 November 2025 and will be phased over a period of 12 months to promote a smooth transition for companies and business owners.
Avoiding discrimination in recruitment and onboarding: A practical guide for employers
Charlotte Wallage, solicitor in the employment team at Wake Smith, outlines key legal obligations and best practices to help employers navigate discrimination in recruitment and onboarding effectively.