United Kingdom: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

From 1 January 2027, further significant employment law reforms will come into effect, significantly reshaping dismissal rights, compensation exposure, and the use of flexible working arrangements...

UK pension providers increasingly restrict services for non-UK residents, particularly post-Brexit, leaving expatriates unable to manage investments, access withdrawals, or receive proper tax guidance. Many face automatic portfolio changes and administrative barriers that can significantly impact retirement income, making international pension transfers essential for maintaining control and optimizing long-term returns.

When key employees with access to proprietary technology and trade secrets depart for competitors, employers face significant risks of confidential information misappropriation. The recent case of Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd v Ngoma demonstrates how imaging orders can preserve critical evidence from devices and cloud accounts, while also revealing the careful balance courts strike between protecting legitimate business interests and respecting employee rights during the disclosure process.

An annual internal audit pack for sponsor licence compliance ensures your business remains inspection-ready, audit-resilient, and fully aligned with UKVI expectations.

As the aerospace, defence and space sector looks ahead to the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, attention is turning to the key themes set to shape conversations, investment and innovation across the industry.

The United Kingdom is lowering the age limit for children to use passport e-gates at airports and train stations, expanding access to faster border control. Starting July 8, 2026, children aged 8 and 9 who meet height requirements will be eligible to use the automated entry system alongside existing users.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 mandates that pension scheme trustees establish a data protection complaints procedure by 19 June 2025.

With over two decades’ experience at the forefront of graduate recruitment and early-careers strategy, Stephen shares insights on the current state of the graduate and early careers market...

In McMahon an employee dismissed on grounds of ill-health incapacity sought to claim for PHI benefits that her employer had failed to put in place.