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The SEND White Paper: a sector perspective
14 Apr 2026The Government’s SEND White Paper (Every Child Achieving and Thriving) and consultation (Putting Children and Young People First) set out an ambitious programme of reform to the schools and SEND system in England.
However, for many settings, the key questions are not just what is proposed, but whether it will happen, when, and what it will mean in practice.
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Contractual controls - what they are and what it means
14 Apr 2026The government has published draft Provision of Information (Contractual Controls) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 ("the Regulations") demonstrating its intention to introduce a new transparency regime for “contractual controls” over registered land.
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Government confirms framework for statutory trade union right of access
14 Apr 2026The government sets out how the new statutory right of union access will operate, including processes, safeguards and enforcement mechanisms.
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Fair Work Agency sets enforcement direction and priorities for transitional year
14 Apr 2026The government and the Fair Work Agency outline how the new enforcement body will operate in 2026–2027, with a focus on compliance, coordination and future expansion of powers.
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Government publishes detailed framework for gender equality action plans
14 Apr 2026New step-by-step guidance sets out how large employers should prepare for mandatory gender equality action plans from 2027.
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EAT finds conditional job offer created binding contract with three months’ implied notice
14 Apr 2026The EAT finds that an accepted offer subject to conditions may still create a binding contract, with a right to reasonable notice.
