News from BAB’s Members, Thought Leadership from BAB Members
Passyunk Avenue, London’s Americana hospitality and lifestyle brand, becomes the official year-round cultural home for the Union Jack Classic, bringing college football traditions, activations, and community events to the capital in the lead-up to the first Division 1 game in the UK.
With USCIS having now announced the FY 2027 H‑1B cap lottery registration dates, this is an opportune time to revisit the H‑1B registration process and highlight key considerations for employers as the registration period opens next month.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with Smith & Wollensky with an unforgettable three-course dinner, perfectly paired with Jameson Irish Whiskey cocktails, Guiness and Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur. Indulge in the finest Irish fare, featuring Irish beef, fresh oysters, smoked salmon, and artisan Irish farmhouse cheeses.
In her article for edie, “The Empowering Consumers Directive: What the latest EU rules mean for businesses’ green claims” Vedder Counsel Henrietta Worthington examines the directive and what businesses should do moving forward.
Senior managers, heads of department and Board directors are sometimes tolerated despite their poor performance. How can HR Directors sack them? Vedder Partner Jonathan Maude explores this question in his latest article titled “How to Sack the Manager When it’s Not Football” written for theHRDIRECTOR.
The UK government is proposing a major overhaul of the current, relatively predictable five‑year route to settlement. These reforms have major implications for how long immigrants must continue to apply for new visas, stay sponsored by an employee or dependant on a family member.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget puts growth at the heart of Britain’s economic mission. With £120 billion in capital investment, the lowest Corporation Tax in the G7, and enhanced incentives for startups and scale-ups, we’re creating the conditions for business to thrive. The UK is creating fiscal stability through robust economic rules whilst investing in infrastructure and innovation. For American businesses seeking stability, world-class talent and partnership – Britain is open for business and ready to back your growth.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025.
The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax thresholds for a further three years.
The key announcements, together with important upcoming changes from previous Budgets, are detailed below.
Explore high-net-worth individuals’ views on the importance of philanthropy, and the role advisers can play leading more charitable giving conversations with their clients.
Workplace surveillance has moved from the margins to the mainstream of modern working life.
A recent survey reported that around one-third of UK employers now use digital monitoring or “bossware” to track staff, alongside more traditional controls such as swipe cards and CCTV. The Institute for Public Policy Research has warned that this growing reliance on surveillance risks undermining workers’ rights and wellbeing. Together, these findings highlight why regulators and courts are increasingly being asked to consider whether technologies such as live facial recognition (LFR) are compatible with fundamental rights.