From the 1st of September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will expand its conduct rules to cover serious behavioural misconduct, including bullying and harassment, extending oversight to an additional 37,000 solo-regulated firms including hedge …
The core provisions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 took effect on 1st August 2025, following a delay due to legal challenges and policy reassessment. Originally due in 2024, the Act was …
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The UK’s employment tribunal system is facing significant pressure, with the backlog of unresolved cases climbing to 49,800 by the end of 2024 — a 23% increase from the previous year. This delay affects approximately …
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From the 1st of October 2025, new legislation in England and Wales will significantly restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving criminal conduct. Under the changes, any NDA that attempts to prevent …
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The proposed Employment Rights Bill includes a significant legal reform that would permit verified members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to act as authorised independent advisers on settlement agreements. These agreements, …
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OfS has announced a new condition of registration that will require Universities and Colleges to set out how they will continue to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct that affects their students. Universities and colleges will …
