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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirms that claims may be struck out where delay and missing evidence mean a fair hearing is no longer possible, even where neither party is at fault.

The CMA has issued updated guidance clarifying how higher education providers can collaborate while remaining compliant with UK competition law.

The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed a new condition of registration intended to strengthen oversight of subcontracted provision of higher education courses. Following consultation, the OfS has introduced Condition E10, a new ongoing condition of registration, which will apply to providers delivering courses through certain sub contractual arrangements from 31 March 2026. 

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) introduces significant changes to the employer–trade union relationship. For higher education providers, the reforms affect industrial action, recognition, facility time and union access rights, reshaping the legal framework over the coming months.

Recent legal developments, including Natasha’s Law and Benedict’s Law, are strengthening food allergy protections across England, with new statutory guidance for schools due to take effect in September 2026.

The recent Tucker v Howe case, decided in February 2026, is a striking example of how disputes over estate administration costs can escalate, leaving beneficiaries with significant financial consequences.