Insights
COT3 settlements can bar future whistleblowing claims based on the same disclosures
11 Feb 2026The EAT has confirmed that a broadly drafted COT3 can prevent an employee from bringing later whistleblowing detriment claims, even where the alleged detriment occurs after the settlement and in a different role, provided the claim is rooted in the same underlying disclosures.
Trade union recognition: consultation on access, unfair practices and electronic ballots
11 Feb 2026The government has launched a consultation on a revised Code of Practice governing access and unfair practices during trade union recognition and derecognition processes, alongside proposals to update the law on unfair practices to support electronic balloting. The changes will affect how employers engage with unions from an earlier stage in the process and will increase scrutiny of employer conduct.
Understanding the timeline of a personal injury claim: What to expect at each stage
10 Feb 2026A clear guide to the stages of a claim, typical timelines, and what happens at each step along the way.
No Win, No Fee explained: Making a personal injury claim without upfront costs
05 Feb 2026How conditional fee agreements work and what you need to know to make a claim without upfront legal costs.
New guidance for parents: communicating positively and building supportive relationships with schools
05 Feb 2026The Department of Education has led the curation of new guidance with Parentkind, to help parents provide feedback, communicate concerns and raise complaints clearly and respectfully to schools. This guidance has been developed in collaboration with Ofsted and members of the Improving Education Together Board. Schools are encouraged to share this guidance with parents and to make it readily accessible to promote positive communications.
New guidance on mobile phones and AI could impact school regulation
05 Feb 2026The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted are introducing new measures that could significantly impact schools' regulatory obligations. The proposed measures focus on mobile phone policies and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, placing emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and accountability in educational settings.
