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Keeping track of proposals to amend employment laws has always been challenging and the start of 2023 has been no exception, with a plethora of Government announcements of new consultations...

FCA enforcement action in relation to SMCR is likely to increase from its current subdued levels, with solo-regulated firms and non-financial misconduct the most likely focus for regulatory attention.

As the last of the EU member states implement the Whistleblower Directive, we recap the new rules employers need to be aware of, and give our views on whether a ‘one size fits all' approach is feasible.

HM Treasury has announced the introduction of a new reward scheme designed to encourage informants to come forward to HMRC about tax fraud.

Internal investigations are becoming an increasingly important risk management tool. Whilst normally a fact finding exercise, they also play a vital part in a company's compliance with regulatory obligations.

Araft of legislative changes have been taking place to contribute to the fight against fraud.

You should review your arrangements on a quarterly basis to ensure that the arrangements can be improved.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 came into force on 2 July 1999, inserting sections 43A to 43L and 103A into the Employment Rights Act 1996 and providing protection for workers reporting malpractices by their employers.

Legal protection for whistleblowers was introduced by the Public Interest Disclosure Act in 1998.

U.K. employers face significant new obligations regarding sexual harassment prevention, including expanded whistleblowing protections for those reporting harassment and a heightened duty to take "all reasonable steps" to prevent harassment from both employees and third parties. These changes, taking effect between April and October 2026, require comprehensive risk assessments, updated policies, and robust training programs to avoid potential compensation uplifts of up to 25%.

In record speedy time, the government has responded to the consultation on 'Making vaccination a condition of deployment in the health and wider social care sector'.

On December 7, 2022, NAVEX hosted a Whistleblowing in the U.K. event at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London. Our guest speakers for the session were MP Mary Robinson...

Never has one investigation report been so eagerly awaited by so many. We are of course talking about Sue Gray's limited report into the infamous Downing Street alleged "gatherings".

So, you've just about decided that it's the right time to install a whistleblowing hotline with Safecall (we know you won't regret it), but there's still a few niggling doubts:...

In the case of Henderson v GCRM Ltd & Ors [2025] EAT 136, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether the Jhuti principle extends to detriment claims under section...

To mark World Whistleblowers' Day on 23 June 2023, we take stock of some of the most important recent developments in whistleblowing law in the UK and consider what they mean for whistleblowers.

This article looks at the first few days of a financial services investigation and gives you a list of points to consider and action items.