The Employment Rights Bill has experienced further delays in its parliamentary progression, with the House of Lords again supporting amendments that would directly affect healthcare employers and the wider health and social care workforce.

In July the Government announced that it will provide an extra £200million from the Primary Care UMF for GP practices to support improvements in the primary care estate as part of its 10-Year Capital Plan.

The start of the 2026/27 academic year brings another substantial package of legal, regulatory and guidance changes for academies and maintained schools.

Some changes take effect from 1 September 2026, others have already come into force during the year, and a further programme of education reform remains on the horizon.

Against that backdrop, we highlight some of the key areas schools should prioritise as the new academic year begins.

The start of the 2026/27 academic year brings another substantial package of legal, regulatory and guidance changes for independent schools.

Some changes take effect from 1 September 2026 and require immediate action. Others are already in force but may require schools to revisit their policies and practice, while several significant reforms remain on the horizon.

We highlight some of the key areas independent schools should have on their radar as the new academic year begins.

The government is consulting on how the new right for trade unions to access workplaces will operate in practice. Our summary highlights the main proposals and what they could mean for employers.

Workplace Compass: New materials shed light on how NDA restrictions will operate in harassment and discrimination cases, and what employers should do to prepare.