The Agenda

Lewis Silkin

The Agenda brings together all our audio content into a single place. Our lawyers and special guests help you navigate the challenges facing businesses today, looking from a big picture perspective as well as a legal one. Listen, subscribe and leave us a comment. More on us and what we do at www.lewissilkin.com. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Consumer law podcast: New UK subscription rules

    In this episode, Jen Dinmore, and Alex Meloy break down the upcoming changes to subscription rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act). With the new regulations expected to come into force around autumn 2026, businesses that offer subscriptions need to start preparing now.

    10 min
  2. ‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: Family friendly reforms in NI and the road ahead for the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill

    FEB 24

    ‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: Family friendly reforms in NI and the road ahead for the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill

    In this episode Leeanne Armstrong chats to Kate Nicholl, MLA and member of the Economy Committee, tasked with helping to bring the highly anticipated ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill to law in Northern Ireland. Kate and Leeanne discuss the importance of  the proposed family friendly reforms in NI, as well as the current status of the bill, the stages required to bring it into law, and whether it will pass at all within the current Assembly mandate.

    21 min
  3. The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 03 – Preparing for increased contingent workforce red tape

    FEB 23

    The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 03 – Preparing for increased contingent workforce red tape

    The red tape and costs associated with a contingent workforce will be increasing throughout 2026 and beyond. We discussed the complex new requirements under the Employment Rights Act. The Act also introduces significant reforms to the regulation of umbrella companies and new responsibilities for payroll tax compliance bite in April 2026. We also looked at the government’s plans to make right to work checks compulsory for wider working arrangements with the associated civil and criminal sanctions for non compliance applicable. This episode is part of a mini-series covering the topics discussed at The Work Agenda 2026 conference, we hope you enjoy listening. Remember to share with colleagues and if you do have any comments, we would love to hear them.

    38 min
  4. The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 02 – The inside job: tackling insider threats and AI-driven data risks

    FEB 20

    The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 02 – The inside job: tackling insider threats and AI-driven data risks

    Technical defences alone won’t stop misuse, error or rogue insiders. From careless clicks to malicious insiders, employees remain the most likely source of data compromise. We unpack how everyday access rights and behaviours, including misuse of AI systems, become high impact breaches/risk incidents, and what “appropriate” security measures really mean in practice. Expect clear guidance on what good governance means, risk assessment, when and how to notify data regulators (around the world) and data subjects, and how to close incidents well to reduce repeat risk. This episode is part of a mini-series covering the topics discussed at The Work Agenda 2026 conference, we hope you enjoy listening. Remember to share with colleagues and if you do have any comments, we would love to hear them.

    41 min
  5. The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 01 – Navigating a respectful workplace culture

    FEB 18

    The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 01 – Navigating a respectful workplace culture

    Businesses are facing challenges in a modern work environment which is increasingly multi-generational and diverse. Employees are more aware of their rights and seeking to hold employers accountable for their actions and the actions of other employees/third parties. Using a case study to guide the discussion at The Work Agenda 2026 conference we shared practical solutions and explored some of the issues that we are seeing employers grapple with including sexual harassment (a year on from the introduction of the preventative duty), neurodiversity, divergence in socio-political views and speak up culture. This episode is part of a mini-series covering the topics discussed at The Work Agenda 2026 conference, we hope you enjoy listening. Remember to share with colleagues and if you do have any comments, we would love to hear them.

    49 min

  6. FEB 5

    Consumer law podcast: The latest developments from the CMA

    In this episode, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor and Jen Dinmore discuss the Competition and Markets Authority's draft annual plan for 2026-27 and what it signals for consumer law enforcement in the UK. For the first time, consumer law enforcement takes centre stage in the CMA's strategic priorities, marking a significant shift in regulatory focus. This episode explores the CMA's powerful new enforcement tools under the DMCC Act, including the ability to issue fines of up to 10% of annual global turnover and require financial redress for consumers.

    14 min

  7. FEB 4

    In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 23 – Collective consultation, new HR1 form and the Pay Transparency Directive

    In this episode, Sally and David discuss the recent collective consultation case, Micro-Focus Ltd v Mildenhall, the new HR1 form and the implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive.

    11 min
  8. ‘Good Jobs’ podcast: What will industrial relations reforms really mean for NI employers?

    JAN 30

    ‘Good Jobs’ podcast: What will industrial relations reforms really mean for NI employers?

    In this episode, Paul Gillen is joined by David Hopper – both of them partners in the employment team here at Lewis Silkin – to talk about Theme C of Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. From union access and lower recognition thresholds to e-ballots, while the seven-day industrial action notice stays put – this episode explores what’s likely to change now, what’s for later and practical takeaways on regulations and timelines in early 2026.

    21 min
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The Agenda brings together all our audio content into a single place. Our lawyers and special guests help you navigate the challenges facing businesses today, looking from a big picture perspective as well as a legal one. Listen, subscribe and leave us a comment. More on us and what we do at www.lewissilkin.com. 

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  • Creator
    Lewis Silkin
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Agenda
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    The Agenda

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