Insights

The Department for Education (DfE) has published a revised version of its statutory guidance Suspension and Permanent Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement, which comes into force on 26 July 2026.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 removes the supervision exemption from regulated activity. This change, which primarily affects volunteer arrangements, comes into force on 1 September 2026.

The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond geopolitical boundaries. While the headlines often focus on energy markets and military strategies, the pharma and life sciences sector is also significantly impacted, with the conflict presenting a number of risks for companies operating in this space. 

When someone says they have had a successful personal injury claim, what does this means? Does it mean they have received money? Yes, possibly. However, while compensation is, of course, a key part of the process, it’s far from the whole story. For many, the true value of a claim goes well beyond money in the bank.

The government has published draft regulations protecting workers from detriment for taking protected industrial action and draft legislation introducing electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots.