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Court of Appeal confirms MHPS case manager clause was contractually binding
25 Feb 2026The Court of Appeal has held that a provision in the NHS Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS) framework requiring the Medical Director to act as case manager was incorporated into a consultant’s contract of employment.

Gender-questioning children under draft KCSIE 2026: a safeguarding perspective
24 Feb 2026The draft 2026 revision of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), if adopted, would introduce significant statutory changes in relation to gender-questioning children. Most notably, the Department for Education wishes to embed this content directly within KCSIE itself, rather than issuing standalone guidance.

The Employment Rights Act 2025: industrial action and Fire and Rescue Services
23 Feb 2026The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) represents a significant change to the employment law landscape for Fire and Rescue Services across almost every area of the employee/employer relationship, whether in relation to protection against dismissal, family friendly rights or the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements. Industrial action is no exception, with some of the most significant changes impacting the relationship between Fire and Rescue Services and trade unions.

Keeping your GP surgery property in order - is your buildings insurance up to date?
20 Feb 2026GPs can encounter challenges as a result of important property documents not being kept in good order. Keeping your property documents consistently well managed will assist you in saving costs and avoiding future problems and potential pitfalls.

Director and PSC identity verification - key Companies House updates
20 Feb 2026Rollout of the mandatory ID verification requirements for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) commenced on 18 November 2025. If you are a new or existing individual director or PSC, it is a legal requirement for you to verify your identity with Companies House.

Service charge disputes: what do GPs need to know?
20 Feb 2026GP practices across England continue to report receiving significant service charge bills from NHS Property Services (NHSPS) and Community Health Partnership (CHP), which they believe to be unreasonably high or unclear.
This article reviews considerations for GP practices and steps practices should take where service charges are being challenged.





