United Kingdom: Employment and HR

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UK Pensions: What’s New This Week?— July 20, 2026
The UK government has released a comprehensive update to its pensions roadmap, revising key implementation timelines for the Pension Schemes Act 2026 and introducing new frameworks for Value for Money assessments, scale requirements, and guided retirement provisions. HMRC has also updated critical guidance on VAT recovery for pension scheme expenditure, while new regulations clarify inheritance tax information-sharing duties and authorize direct surplus payments to members.
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A&O Shearman
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Upcoming Changes To Right To Work Checks From 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, the UK government will significantly expand right to work check requirements under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025. Businesses involved in labour supply chains, subcontracting arrangements, and online matching platforms will face new compliance obligations extending far beyond traditional employment relationships. Civil penalties for non-compliance will reach up to £60,000 per illegal worker, making it essential for organisations to understand whether their con
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Travers Smith LLP
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Contract of Employment

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Unlimited Compensation After Only Six Months Of Employment
UK employers face a dramatic shift in employment law as unfair dismissal protections expand significantly from January 2027. The qualifying period drops from two years to just six months, while compensation caps are eliminated entirely, creating unlimited liability for wrongful terminations. These changes demand immediate action on probationary periods, recruitment processes, and performance management strategies.
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Winston Taylor
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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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UK Pensions: What’s New This Week?— July 20, 2026
The UK government has released a comprehensive update to its pensions roadmap, revising key implementation timelines for the Pension Schemes Act 2026 and introducing new frameworks for Value for Money assessments, scale requirements, and guided retirement provisions. HMRC has also updated critical guidance on VAT recovery for pension scheme expenditure, while new regulations clarify inheritance tax information-sharing duties and authorize direct surplus payments to members.
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A&O Shearman
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Divorce Financial Settlement: Dividing Money, Property & Pensions (16 July 2026)
When a marriage ends, obtaining a divorce does not automatically resolve financial arrangements between former spouses. This comprehensive guide examines how courts divide money, property, pensions, business interests and debts, explaining the legal framework, negotiation options, and why formalizing agreements through consent orders is essential to protect both parties' financial futures.
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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Unfair Dismissal Changes From 1 January 2027: Top 10 Areas Of Impact
From January 2027, UK employees will gain unfair dismissal rights after just six months of service, and the compensatory award cap will be removed entirely. How will these sweeping changes reshape recruitment, probation periods, performance management, and settlement negotiations? This analysis explores ten critical areas where employers must adapt their practices and prepare for a fundamentally different employment landscape.
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Lewis Silkin
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