Insights
Fair Work Agency sets enforcement direction and priorities for transitional year
14 Apr 2026The government and the Fair Work Agency outline how the new enforcement body will operate in 2026–2027, with a focus on compliance, coordination and future expansion of powers.
Government publishes detailed framework for gender equality action plans
14 Apr 2026New step-by-step guidance sets out how large employers should prepare for mandatory gender equality action plans from 2027.
EAT finds conditional job offer created binding contract with three months’ implied notice
14 Apr 2026The EAT finds that an accepted offer subject to conditions may still create a binding contract, with a right to reasonable notice.
EAT upholds strike-out of discrimination claims due to inability to have a fair trial
14 Apr 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirms that claims may be struck out where delay and missing evidence mean a fair hearing is no longer possible, even where neither party is at fault.
CMA publishes updated guidance on collaboration between higher education providers
13 Apr 2026The CMA has issued updated guidance clarifying how higher education providers can collaborate while remaining compliant with UK competition law.
OfS introduces tighter controls on subcontracted provision
13 Apr 2026The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed a new condition of registration intended to strengthen oversight of subcontracted provision of higher education courses. Following consultation, the OfS has introduced Condition E10, a new ongoing condition of registration, which will apply to providers delivering courses through certain sub contractual arrangements from 31 March 2026.
