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July 30, 2026

Introducing the S&B Activate Index: a benchmark on progress, a blueprint for action

The cycle between market change and issues landing on the GC’s desk has all but collapsed. Clients tell us that in this super-connected,...
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July 22, 2026

Group companies and restrictive covenants: High Court limits enforcement rights

In AFH Independent Financial Services Ltd and another v Baker and another, the High Court considered the enforceability of restrictive...
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July 15, 2026

Government responds to consultations on industrial relations issues

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 25) contains significant changes to trade union law that will affect not just employers with...
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July 14, 2026

Consultation on holiday pay enforcement

As the full details of the changes made by the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) continue to be worked out, the government has launched a...
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July 14, 2026

EHRC research on workplace harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recently published a summary of research that it had commissioned on harassment in the...
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July 10, 2026

Employment tribunal time limits to double from October 2026

Employers should be aware that, from 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing employment tribunal claims will increase from three...
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June 30, 2026

What do life sciences employers need to know?

As one of the country’s fastest‑growing industries, the UK life sciences sector is projected to need around 145,000 new and replacement...
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June 17, 2026

Consultation on new rights for zero hours and low hours workers

On 2 June 2026, the government launched a consultation on the new rights that are due to be conferred on workers who have no guaranteed...
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