Insights

The Employment Rights Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the House of Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.

When it comes to managing contracts, schools often ask us: "Which contracts are the riskiest?" While one way to answer this is to identify contracts with the greatest potential financial or reputational impact, in practice there are certain types of agreements that schools frequently encounter issues with.

Subject access requests (SARs) continue to pose significant challenges for schools. They are often time-consuming, resource-intensive, and frequently linked to wider complaints or disputes. This article shares some practical tips to help schools manage SARs effectively.

The Office for Students (OfS) recently announced reforms to its conditions of registration for higher education providers in England, following consultation earlier this year. New initial conditions of registration and new registration requirements have been introduced which broadly reflect the proposals on which the OfS consulted.

Across the UK, universities and Higher Education Institutions receive millions of pounds each year through legacies left to them in wills. These contributions often fund scholarships, research, capital projects, or specialist collections. For many institutions, they form a vital income steam and essential part of long-term financial planning. 

A review of recent developments in subsidy control and what they mean for universities and research organisations.