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The 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. 

The 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.

The 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"). 

Most 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.

Land appropriation is increasingly being used by local authorities and developers to unlock sites for development. In this article, we explain how the appropriation process works, the statutory framework behind it, and how Section 203 powers can assist where development is affected by private third-party rights.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has clarified that the duty to collectively consult may arise where redundancies are a likely outcome of a developing situation, even if the employer is still pursuing alternatives such as a potential sale.