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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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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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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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VWV celebrates 6 new Partners across Bristol, Birmingham and London, alongside 34 further promotions
29 Jul 2026We are proud to announce the recent promotion of 40 colleagues across our four offices, recognising the dedication and talent of our team who play a vital role in our continued growth.
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Director disqualified over £13.9 million Barclays scam - what this means for corporate liability reforms
28 Jul 2026Ben Hay, Legal Director in our Fraud team has been quoted in the media on the disqualification of a director following a £13.9 million scam on Barclays.
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How should employers approach dress codes in a heatwave?
28 Jul 2026After a summer of multiple heatwaves, employers may be adjusting their dress codes, but they must ensure that changes do not result in discrimination.
