As Parliament passes the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow terminally ill individuals with fewer than six months to live to request an assisted death, public debate is intensifying. Polling shows widespread public support—but from inside the NHS, the picture is far more nuanced, says a Retired Practice Manager.

2025 is set to bring significant updates and reforms to employment law that will shape the way businesses operate and how employees navigate their rights. In this week’s HR article, we explore the key legislative updates for 2025 that will impact both employers and employees.

New laws that give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care were introduced into Parliament on 6th November.