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A recent tribunal case has highlighted the risk of disability discrimination claims (for which uncapped compensation and injury to feelings may be awarded) where an employer's investigation...

A recent ECJ ruling has extended the scope of protection for carers of disabled family members under EU law, holding for the first time that claims can be brought for indirect discrimination...

In the first of a new season of Employment Espresso Pods, Partner Tim Leaver, together with Consultant Peter Frost and Senior Associate Sian McKinley, discuss the key employment-related proposals...

In welcome news for employers, the EAT has ruled in Sullivan v Isle of White Council that external job applicants cannot bring a whistleblowing detriment claim against a prospective employer...

Employers who put in place advantageous leave policies for those needing to shield or look after children during the pandemic lockdowns will not be liable for discrimination claims...

The UK government has released an updated roadmap for implementing the Pension Schemes Act 2026, introducing significant changes to workplace pension regulation.

In the latest podcast in our series on diversity in pensions, David Fairs, Executive Director for Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice at The Pensions Regulator explores the Pension Regulator's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy ...

The Government's consultation, Good Work Plan: establishing a new Single Enforcement Body for employment rights, seeks views by 6 October 2019 on the case for a new single enforcement body

The European Court of Human Rights in Garamukanwa v United Kingdom has confirmed that the right to privacy can theoretically apply in relation to communications sent from a workplace email

The government proposals would mark the biggest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years as energy security concerns grow and net zero targets loom. Success requires a step change in government delivery.

In this episode we cover managing risks in relation to climate disclosures and target-setting. In particular we discuss greenwashing, recent significant claims and what companies can do to manage litigation risk.

We are excited to launch our latest report, Halfway to COP27 – a review of governments' ambitions and promises in respect of climate change,...

In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2020 Budget to Parliament on 11 March 2020. This includes a package of related policy documents

The FCA has published a consultation paper (CP26/27) which proposes to significantly simplify and streamline the remuneration requirements applicable to AIFMs, UCITS management companies, and MIFIDPRU investment firms.

Every quarter our financial services regulatory team publishes the Financial Services Regulatory Timeline, a look ahead at key regulatory milestones ...

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 has received Royal Assent. The Act forms part of the government's Future Regulatory Framework Review, which was established to determine...

The Financial Services and Markets Bill 2026-27 received its first reading in the House of Lords on 19 May 2026, the latest step in a recalibration of aspects of the UK's financial services regulatory framework.