This edition considers how clinical witnesses can feel prepared for court, examines the increasing prominence of inquiries and reviews across the NHS and explores AI in healthcare.

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.

The government's National Scheme of Delegation took effect on 31 October 2026, changing how planning decisions are made by local planning authorities (LPAs).

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.

Not even 24 hours after publishing the Autumn Budget and the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap, Government provided a significant update on its review of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme.

The 2026 Budget introduces a new range of policy measures relevant to social housing providers including housing associations, registered providers (RPs) and local authorities involved in the delivery and management of social housing.

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.

Chancellor John Healey’s 2026 Autumn Budget and the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap puts local and regional government at the heart of Government’s plans for growth.

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.

The judgment in General Medical Council v Sathyanath provides a useful summary of the law on appellate interference with different types of findings by disciplinary tribunals and the approach to be taken to allegations of sexual motivation.

In the final insight of our series exploring the additional anti-social behaviour (ASB) powers coming into effect for Social Housing Providers, Capsticks’ Housing Management experts consider Housing Injunctions.

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