Starting in April 2026, employers with 250 or more staff will have the option to prepare and share a voluntary action plan alongside their gender pay gap statistics, as set out in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025). From spring 2027, these action plans are expected to become mandatory, depending on further legislation. On
At the beginning of February, the government published an updated timeline for implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act). In addition, five further consultation papers relating to changes in the Act were published. In this post, we look at the changes to the timetable and consider the consultation papers and what this means
On 15th December 2025, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 were passed, bringing the whole of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (the Bereavement Act) into force on 29th December 2025. The Government has also introduced the Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026 which will extend fathers and partners
Since the Mansion House Compact of 2023, many large UK pension schemes have been committing to shift investment strategy. The Compact and follow-on initiatives aim to channel pension fund capital into growth assets – particularly those thought likely to improve UK economic performance. As a result, private equity, infrastructure, private credit and venture capital are
The Employment Rights Bill has today been granted Royal Assent becoming known as the Employment Rights Act 2025. The Act is seen as the “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation” and brings changes to all areas of workers protection rights. One of the most significant reforms is the reduction of the qualifying period
The UK government has launched a new consultation on the future of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, setting out a range of reform options aimed at boosting labour market mobility, innovation and business growth and reducing barriers to recruitment. Responses are open until 18 February 2026.
What’s Being Proposed?
The working paper explores several
The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation under the “Make Work Pay” initiative, seeking views on proposed legislation to strengthen dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers. The consultation is open until 15 January 2026, and forms part of the wider Employment Rights Bill currently progressing through Parliament.
Overview of
The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation under the Employment Rights Bill to introduce a new statutory entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. The consultation is open until 15 January 2026 and seeks views from employers, legal professionals, trade unions, charities, and individuals with lived experience.
Overview
On 23 October 2025, the UK government published four consultation papers under its “Make Work Pay” agenda. Two of the consultations are regarding proposals in the Employment Rights Bill on trade unions: seeking views on a proposed new legal duty for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union and the