Insights

The government has released the proposed statutory payment rates for 2026-27, helping employers plan ahead for payroll, budgeting and policy updates.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that initiating legal or arbitral proceedings may amount to a whistleblowing detriment, with clear implications for how employers respond to confidential disclosures.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is a significant piece of legislation targeted at tackling economic crime in the UK. The new failure to prevent fraud offence (section 199) and the senior managers attribution offence (section 196) has a meaningful impact on charities, large and small.

Making a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially with so many myths and misconceptions out there.

The Chancellor’s 2025 Budget sets out a wide range of reforms affecting employment costs, payroll administration and HR compliance. The main measures likely to affect employers are summarised below.

HM Treasury has updated its guidance on the use of special severance payments in the public sector. The revised framework reiterates that these payments should be exceptional and made only where there is a clear, evidenced justification.