Big Changes Ahead for Trade Union Powers
Procedural hurdles around organising industrial action are being eased under Employment Rights Act reforms taking effect next week. A series of changes to trade union regulations will come into force on 18th February 2026, marking the first phase of the 2025 Act. The reforms repeal large sections of the Trade Union Act 2016, making it […]
The Compliance Crackdown Is Coming
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is a new government enforcement body being created under the Employment Rights Act 2025, and its role is simple in theory but powerful in practice: pull scattered enforcement teams into one place and give workers stronger backing when things go wrong. It will have the authority to chase up unpaid […]
Scotland Set for Extra Bank Holiday to mark World Cup Return
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has said he plans to put forward Monday 15th June 2026 as an extra bank holiday, giving the country a chance to celebrate Scotland qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998. The proposal still needs formal approval from the King, but the idea is to recognise […]
SSP shake-up this April – Rising costs with possible falling productivity
From April 2026, statutory sick pay rules are being overhauled, and while the headlines focus on worker protection, the real impact may land squarely on employers. The lower earnings threshold of £125 per week is being removed, instantly widening eligibility. In simple terms, far more employees will qualify for sick pay than before. At the […]