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Unfortunately, the charity sector is often seen by fraudsters as somewhat of an 'easy target'. The unique ways in which charities work and are funded can often contribute towards charities being targeted by fraudsters (or having their name used as part of a fraud on a third party such as donors).

The Employment Rights Bill is poised for another round of parliamentary "ping-pong", as one key disagreement between the House of Commons and the House of Lords persists.

Fraud risks causing charities significant harm to their reputation and their finances. It can even create criminal liability.

It is therefore good practice for charities to regularly carry out fraud audits to review the risks within the organisation and ensure that there are clear processes and policies in place to combat them. We share our practical tips for getting started and ensuring that charities "stay on top" of their fraud risk. 

The government has released the proposed statutory payment rates for 2026-27, helping employers plan ahead for payroll, budgeting and policy updates.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that initiating legal or arbitral proceedings may amount to a whistleblowing detriment, with clear implications for how employers respond to confidential disclosures.