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EAT confirms whistleblowers cannot cherry pick which parts of a report to a regulator count as a protected disclosure
05 Aug 2026The EAT has confirmed that whistleblowers cannot rely on selected passages of a disclosure to a regulator in isolation; tribunals are entitled to read the disclosure in full context when assessing the worker's belief in its truth.
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EAT confirms worker must request meeting companion before statutory right to be accompanied arises
29 Jul 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that the statutory right to be accompanied is only triggered where a worker requests a companion.
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Charities urged to prepare now for the EHRC services code of practice
29 Jul 2026The Charity Commission warns that trustees must take steps towards compliance with the new EHRC Code of Practice before it comes into force on 5 August 2026 and should not wait for updated Commission guidance.
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Academy Trust Handbook 2026: what Academy Trusts need to know now
29 Jul 2026The DfE has issued its updated Academy Trust Handbook 2026 [Academy trust handbook 2026: effective from 1 October 2026 - GOV.UK] which takes effect from 1 October 2026. The new version tightens control over pay, buying, technology contracts, pensions, severance payments, and financial transparency. The overall trend is that trusts are being asked to show, in writing, that public money is being spent carefully and openly.
The changes are set out in the updated version under the heading 'What has changed,' and we provide our initial comments on these below:
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Employers cannot bypass collective bargaining by making direct pay offers before the process is complete
29 Jul 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal holds that a rail operator breached trade union legislation by offering a pay deal directly to staff while collective bargaining with a recognised union was still ongoing.
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Why businesses must act fast to recover stolen assets
28 Jul 2026Manager at private bank who stole from clients jailed - case is a reminder that businesses should also act quickly to recover assets.
