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October 6, 2026

Bereavement leave rights set to expand from April 2027

The government has confirmed that from April 2027 employees will have expanded rights to bereavement leave. Current position Under the...
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October 6, 2026

Liability for harassment: changes in force from 30 October 2026

A number of key provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) are coming into force this month. The time limit for employees to...
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October 5, 2026

Preparing for significant changes to the rules in relation to the prevention of illegal working

Overview of the changes With effect from 1 October 2026, the rules in respect of the prevention of illegal working regime were expanded...
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October 2, 2026

Flexible working reforms: what happens when the next request lands on your desk?

For many employers, flexible working is already an important tool for attracting and retaining talent, supporting employee wellbeing and...
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October 2, 2026

One product, two courts, two outcomes: what Birkenstock's latest win means for brand owners

Birkenstock has secured a significant victory against Lidl in the Netherlands, with the Dutch court ordering Lidl to stop selling several...
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October 2, 2026

A-Z of banking and finance: R is for revolving credit facility

A revolving credit facility (commonly referred to as an "RCF") is one of the most frequently encountered financing products in the...
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October 2, 2026

Court of Appeal confirms no valid tender and upholds default interest clause in Houssein v London Credit Ltd

The Court of Appeal dismissed a borrower's challenge to a default interest provision in Houssein v London Credit Ltd and provided useful...
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October 1, 2026

Changes to time limits for bringing employment claims

Extended time limit for bringing employment tribunal claimsThe time limit for bringing claims in the Employment Tribunal has increased to...
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