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Time spent travelling to work on employer minibus not counted for national minimum wage purposes
08 Aug 2025Court of Appeal confirms that travel from home to farm on employer transport is not "time work" under the NMW Regulations.
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Employment Rights Bill: updates from the fourth sitting of House of Lords report stage
08 Aug 2025The fourth sitting of the House of Lords Report Stage took place on 23 July 2025. This update covers the latest amendments and government commitments as the Employment Rights Bill progresses.
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EAT orders rehearing due to tribunal delay and legal errors in whistleblowing case
07 Aug 2025The EAT has ordered a rehearing after finding serious procedural and legal flaws in a Tribunal decision, including a misapplication of whistleblowing protections and an unreasonable 13-month delay.
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UK Government enters into MOU with Open AI
07 Aug 2025On 21 July 2025, the UK Government and OpenAI signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), outlining the government’s hopes to work together more closely on AI innovation. You can read the official text here.
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VWV recognised in the Government's industrial strategy
06 Aug 2025The Government's plan for the professional and business sector specifically includes VWV as a case study for law firms embracing AI.
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Supreme Court Decision: Johnson v FirstRand Bank and Related Cases
06 Aug 2025The recent Supreme Court judgment in Johnson v FirstRand Bank, Wrench v FirstRand Bank, and Hopcraft v Close Brothers has provided significant clarification on fiduciary duties, bribery, the tort of bribery, and consumer credit law.