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1 min 12 Aug 2026

Webinar | Let’s Get Ready for October’s ERA Changes | 23 September

October's Employment Rights Act 2025 changes are fast approaching. Join Emma O’Connor, Partner and Head of Client Training & Knowledge…

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9 min 10 Aug 2026

Inclusion Bases in Schools

The transformational change, including Inclusion Bases, being introduced by the Government is designed to improve the lives of…

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5 min 07 Aug 2026

University Course Disruption Claims: Can Students Challenge Cancelled Teaching and Online Learning?

The position is not always straightforward, but students can challenge disruption in the right circumstances. Although a university…

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12 min 07 Aug 2026

Misogyny in Schools: A disturbing reminder of what girls are facing

The BBC reported that girls had spoken about the extreme misogyny they experience at school and online, including…

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6 min 05 Aug 2026

OfS updates freedom of speech duties: what has changed in the August 2026 update?

However, a closer reading reveals a number of important refinements that shed light on how…

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8 min 05 Aug 2026

The OfS Free Speech Complaints Scheme: A Practical Guide for Higher Education Providers

For universities, colleges and other constituent institutions, the scheme introduces a new source of regulatory…

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5 min 05 Aug 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: upcoming changes to tips and gratuities legislation

Set out below are the changes expected in relation to tips and gratuities legislation which are now expected…

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14 min 04 Aug 2026

University Course Closed or Changed Mid-Degree? Your Student Rights Explained

When a university closes a course or makes significant changes part way through your degree, it creates real…

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10 min 04 Aug 2026

Autumn 2026 is closer than you think: Is your organisation operationally ready?

But this is not the full story; there are also changes to right to work checks plus, for…

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4 min 03 Aug 2026

Why Employee Ownership?

When people talk about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), the focus is often on the benefits for employees, but…

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13 min 31 Jul 2026

Transgender rights at university: what I want trans students to know

Many view this as a non-negotiable. Students who are trans, non-binary, gender fluid, or exploring their gender identity,…