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Royal Economic Society calls for greater inclusivity

A recent survey by the Royal Economic Society (RES) highlights ongoing issues of discrimination and unfair treatment within UK academic economics. Many respondents have experienced or witnessed such behaviour, often involving senior colleagues, with most …

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Review exposes culture of silence

An independent review by Niche Health and Social Care Consulting revealed that staff at University Hospitals Sussex, currently under police investigation into at least 90 deaths, feared career reprisals for raising concerns. The report described …

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FCA tightens culture and conduct oversight

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 …

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Digital dangers from within: employee behaviour and cyber risk

Recent research by cybersecurity firm CyberArk has shed light on growing internal vulnerabilities within organisations, driven by employee behaviour, which could jeopardise organisational security. Nearly half (49%) of employees admitted to knowingly posting content on …

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Revised free speech law places new demands on Universities

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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Urgent action needed as survey highlights persistent ableism at work

A recent Trade Union Congress (TUC) survey has brought to light the pervasive discrimination disabled workers continue to face in UK workplaces. The survey found that 39% of disabled workers in the UK have faced …

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