On 2 November 2026, the Government published its consultation response on the new ‘Earned Settlement’ framework it plans to introduce in 2027. This insight explores that response, and what employers should know about these changes to settlement rules.

This insight explains why some employees who are TUPE-transferred from a public sector employer to a private provider will retain their right to enhanced unreduced pension terms, and how those rights will continue to apply on further TUPE transfers.

The Autumn Budget 2026 was delivered by Chancellor John Healey on 28 October 2026. Alongside tighter capital budgets and continuing pressure on day-to-day spending, the government is putting greater emphasis on productivity and technology.

This insight explains when employers should consider ill-health early retirement before an ill-health capability dismissal, how to make a compliant referral and how Capsticks can support the process.

In direct engagement scenarios, employers now need to check the right to work of not only employees, but also workers and independent contractors.

On 5 August 2026, the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) updated statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations (the Code) came into force.

Acas has launched a consultation on a new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures (the 2026 Code), which closes on 23 September 2026.

In LNER v Jiwanji [2026], the employment appeal tribunal upheld a tribunal decision that LNER's predecessor, Virgin Trains East Coast, breached section 145B of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

The Police (Conduct and Vetting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 come into effect today, Monday 13 July, and make changes across the Police Standards Regime.

The Government has confirmed that section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (BSAI Act) will come into force on 1 October 2026, significantly widening the scope of the UK's illegal working regime.

NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester once again provided an opportunity to catch up with time-pressed clients and colleagues in the Healthcare sector and discuss the changes and challenges they are facing.

In Nirmal v Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2026), the High Court confirmed how employers should approach concerns raised against doctors (or dentists).