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AI in Higher Education: Are we prepared for chatbot companions?
14 Jan 2026AI’s role in education is well documented, particularly the challenges of teaching and assessing students with ready access to Large Language Models (LLMs) capable of producing human like text. While those academic issues are familiar, this article raises a different concern: the rise of chatbot companions.

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Employment Rights Act 2025 impact assessments published ahead of major unfair dismissal changes
14 Jan 2026New government analysis highlights the expected tribunal impact of reducing the qualifying period and removing the compensation cap, with implementation planned for 2027.

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Employment Rights Act 2025: What are the big impacts for universities?
14 Jan 2026On 18 December 2025, Labour's Employment Rights Bill became law. The Employment Rights Act 2025 marks the most significant change in employment rights in a generation, promising sweeping reforms to strengthen workers' protections across the UK.

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Procurement Act thresholds and key dates for 2026
14 Jan 2026We have compiled a handy checklist of procurement thresholds and key dates for universities in England and Wales who apply the Procurement Act as contracting authorities.

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What's coming up in 2026: Employment law updates employers need to know
14 Jan 20262026 is set to bring significant changes to employment law in England and Wales, creating new challenges and opportunities for employers.

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The Renters' Rights Act 2025: Ending the AST trap
08 Jan 2026The Renters' Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, has introduced significant changes to the rental market in England and Wales.





