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EAT confirms broad approach to deduction of state benefits from discrimination compensation
14 May 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed in a recent decision that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may be deducted from compensation awards where the benefit would not have been received but for the employer’s unlawful conduct.

- Articles
Football referees held not to be employees despite Supreme Court findings on mutuality and control
14 May 2026The First-tier Tribunal has held that National Group football referees engaged by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd were not employees for tax and NICs purposes.

- Events
Schools admissions training for academies and schools
Thursday, 8 October 202610:00 am - 12:00 pmThis practical training session is designed to give schools, academies and multi-academy trusts a comprehensive grounding in admissions law. Helping you to prepare for the year ahead.

- Articles
Crime and Policing Act 2026 - the extension of corporate criminal liability
12 May 2026The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (the "Act") received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. The Act extends the corporate liability for the acts of senior managers beyond the provisions of s196 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ("ECCTA").

- News
David Gazzard joins our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team
12 May 2026VWV is delighted to welcome David Gazzard as a partner in its Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team.

- Articles
Supporting you through clinical negligence claims
08 May 2026Most people would find complaining about medical treatment very difficult. For many, this can feel particularly hard if the treatment was provided by the NHS and therefore 'free'. However, mistakes do happen. Often, they can be corrected and no harm is done. Sadly, some medical mistakes can have serious, life-long consequences.
In those cases, legal action may be the best way to help you secure the financial support you need to move forward, even if in a different way than before.





