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Government consults on key reforms under the Employment Rights Bill
24 Oct 2025Four consultations seek views on new rights under the Employment Rights Bill, covering trade union access, union membership information, pregnancy and maternity protections, and bereavement leave.
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Court of Appeal upholds HMRC’s position on umbrella company tax liabilities
24 Oct 2025The Court of Appeal has confirmed that umbrella companies cannot treat separate assignments as a single continuous employment for tax purposes and that a failure to take proper advice on contractual arrangements can amount to carelessness leading to a loss of tax.
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EAT limits personal liability for whistleblowing detriments
24 Oct 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that managers who play no part in wrongdoing cannot be personally liable for whistleblowing detriments, even where others in the organisation have acted improperly.
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'Super-universities' - the new wave of collaboration?
21 Oct 2025The recent announcement of the formation of a multi-university group by the universities of Kent and Greenwich is not just a hugely significant step for those institutions, it could be the start of a once-in-a-generation period of change for the sector.
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What universities need to know about the October 2025 Immigration Rules update
21 Oct 2025The Home Office has announced a number of immigration changes that will affect international students, graduates and staff recruitment.
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Unlocking Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant Funding: Key Insights for Schools and Academies
21 Oct 2025The Department for Education (DfE) has launched Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant programme, offering £45 million to support the creation or expansion of at least 300 school-based nurseries across England. Schools can apply for up to £150,000 between 24 September and 11 December 2025. This phase introduces important changes and legal considerations for schools, particularly academies.
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