Insights
EAT emphasises fairness when dealing with post-hearing anonymity applications
24 Oct 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that a claimant seeking anonymity must be given a fair opportunity to provide supporting evidence, particularly where mental health is involved.
'Super-universities' - the new wave of collaboration?
21 Oct 2025The recent announcement of the formation of a multi-university group by the universities of Kent and Greenwich is not just a hugely significant step for those institutions, it could be the start of a once-in-a-generation period of change for the sector.
What universities need to know about the October 2025 Immigration Rules update
21 Oct 2025The Home Office has announced a number of immigration changes that will affect international students, graduates and staff recruitment.
Unlocking Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant Funding: Key Insights for Schools and Academies
21 Oct 2025The Department for Education (DfE) has launched Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant programme, offering £45 million to support the creation or expansion of at least 300 school-based nurseries across England. Schools can apply for up to £150,000 between 24 September and 11 December 2025. This phase introduces important changes and legal considerations for schools, particularly academies.
The full government guidance can be found here.
Status appeal on 'bank' nurse: cautionary lessons on substitution rights and mutuality
16 Oct 2025The EAT overturned a ruling that a nurse was both an employee and a worker, highlighting gaps on substitution and mutuality.
Cleaner working double shifts loses unfair dismissal claim over Working Time Regulations breach
16 Oct 2025A tribunal found that an employer acted lawfully in dismissing a cleaner who had been working two full-time jobs with only short breaks between shifts.
