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New corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’

26 September 2025

25 September 2025

ICO consults on draft changes to how data protection complaints are handled

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is consulting on draft changes to how they handle data protection complaints. It sets out the proposed framework to assess...

24 September 2025

Upcoming new laws on the enforceability of NDAs

There are significant changes coming into effect in UK law regarding the enforceability of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality clauses, particularly concerning victims of crime...

15 September 2025

Upcoming new laws on the enforceability of NDAs

UK NDA law is changing in 2025, with new bans on confidentiality clauses in higher education, protections for victims of crime and potential reforms on...

24 August 2025

Employment Rights Bill to increase bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss

Families who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks are set to become entitled to protected bereavement leave, under new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill....

19 August 2025

Government publishes whistleblowing review

The UK government’s new whistleblowing report reveals gaps in PIDA protections, tribunal fairness and workplace culture, plus key reforms needed....

13 August 2025

Government publishes Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap

The UK government’s Implementing the Employment Rights Bill Roadmap outlines proposed reforms to enhance workers’ rights, improve job quality, and adapt employment laws to modern...

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Landmark agency worker case: Key takeaways

12 August 2025

5 August 2025

Government launches call for evidence into unpaid internships

Younger workers will be protected from employers flouting the rules on the use of exploitative unpaid internships. The government has launched its call for evidence...

4 August 2025

EAT rules that employers are not obligated to pay National Minimum Wage for travel time to work

In the case of Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Taylors Services Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that time spent by workers travelling from...

1 August 2025

UK NDA and Data Law Changes Effective October 2025

New UK laws will limit NDA enforcement and update data protection rules. Learn what businesses must change by October 2025 to stay legally compliant....

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UK immigration overhaul – key changes and how employers must prepare

22 July 2025

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