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Text messages, emails and WhatsApp chats are commonly relied on in UK legal disputes. This article explains how courts in England and Wales assess digital communications as evidence and the practical issues involved.

For startups and small businesses, legal issues are rarely front-of-mind. Many founders assume that professional legal advice is either unnecessary or unaffordable, relying instead on online templates, DIY contracts, or informal agreements. While this may seem like a cost- saving measure, the reality is that these shortcuts can create significant financial and operational risks.

The Employment Rights Bill introduces new provisions making employers liable for third-party harassment in the workplace. If an employee experiences harassment from a customer, client, contractor, or other third party, the employer could be held responsible if adequate preventive measures are not in place.

This new government, driven by its commitment to enhancing workers' rights, is set to implement a series of legislative changes

Digital messages and social media content are increasingly relied upon in UK legal disputes. This article explains how such material should be collected, preserved and presented as evidence, including admissibility requirements, authenticity, data protection considerations and common practical pitfalls.