Insights
£30,000 pay-out as a consequence of inadequate allergy management in a school
28 Apr 2026A recent incident in Scotland serves as a timely reminder of what can happen if things go wrong for schools in terms of allergy management, even prior to the implementation of Benedict's Law and the new statutory guidance.
Home Office consults on updated right to work code to prevent discrimination
22 Apr 2026The revised code of practice will update the guidance aimed at helping employers balance the requirement to conduct immigration checks with equality law obligations.
Government launches call for evidence on TUPE reform
21 Apr 2026The government is seeking views on how TUPE operates in practice, with potential reform under consideration.
Government consults on restricting the misuse of NDAs in harassment and discrimination cases
21 Apr 2026New proposals signal a significant shift in how confidentiality clauses can be used in settlement agreements and employment contracts.
Updated EHRC Services Code of Practice submitted to government
21 Apr 2026The revised Code is expected to be laid before Parliament shortly, with implementation likely to follow.
Manufacturing investment announcements paint exciting future for UK life sciences
20 Apr 2026Three pharma manufacturing investments of over £80 million have dramatically boosted UK life sciences prospects. They support the Life Sciences Sector Plan, which looks to make the UK the number one life sciences economy in Europe by 2030 and third in the world by 2035.
