Insights
Finance Bill 2026: strengthening action on umbrella company tax non-compliance
18 Dec 2025Revised legislation reallocates PAYE risk within labour supply chains and expands anti-avoidance provisions.
Government signals review of UK whistleblowing framework by 2027
18 Dec 2025The UK anti-corruption strategy 2025 confirms that reform of employment whistleblowing protections is under active consideration.
The Employment Rights Bill Receives Royal Assent
18 Dec 2025After months of intense debate and amendments, Labour's Employment Rights Bill has become law. This marks the most significant change in employment rights in a generation, promising sweeping reforms to strengthen workers' protections across the UK.
Employment Rights Bill: Bill returns to the Commons once again
11 Dec 2025The Employment Rights Bill is poised for another round of parliamentary "ping-pong", as one key disagreement between the House of Commons and the House of Lords persists.
New statutory payment rates announced for 2026-27
09 Dec 2025The government has released the proposed statutory payment rates for 2026-27, helping employers plan ahead for payroll, budgeting and policy updates.
When can bringing legal proceedings amount to a whistleblowing detriment?
09 Dec 2025The Court of Appeal has confirmed that initiating legal or arbitral proceedings may amount to a whistleblowing detriment, with clear implications for how employers respond to confidential disclosures.
