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Preparing for ISI inspections- Key insights and practical steps for Independent Schools
10 Nov 2025The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recently published its annual review of inspections for the academic year 2024-2025, marking the second year of the updated inspection framework introduced in September 2023. The report provides valuable insights into inspection trends and highlights areas where schools have struggled to meet compliance standards. Notably, compliance rates have dropped from 89.5% in 2023-2024 to 84.4% this year.
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Government publishes working paper on non-compete reform
02 Dec 2025The Department for Business and Trade has released a detailed working paper exploring four potential models for reforming non-compete clauses in employment contracts. The paper invites views from employers and other stakeholders by 18 February 2026.
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The new law on sexual harassment in the workplace: what is it and why does it matter?
12 Jul 2024From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff at work. Gareth Edwards takes a closer look at the background to the new law and what it will mean in practice.
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When can bringing legal proceedings amount to a whistleblowing detriment?
09 Dec 2025The 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.
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Finance Bill 2026: strengthening action on umbrella company tax non-compliance
18 Dec 2025Revised legislation reallocates PAYE risk within labour supply chains and expands anti-avoidance provisions.
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Court of Appeal decision highlights worker status risk for charities using volunteers
02 Feb 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer qualified as a “worker” when attending activities for which he was entitled to claim remuneration.