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Employment and pensions

Pay transparency in the recruitment process: what employers should prepare now

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970 (“Pay Transparency Directive”) will have a noticeable impact on re-cruitment processes. Applicants gain
Public sector pensions

Public Service Pensions Update: February 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update
Workforce Solutions

New regime for 'umbrellas', agencies and intermediaries could pose problems for the UK staffing industry

A consultation open until 1 May is a chance to offer policymakers a full and fair picture on labour supply
Workforce Solutions

'Day 1' statutory sick pay to come into effect for UK agency workers from 6 April

Employment businesses now have two months to review contracts, systems and policies and liaise with workers and hirers
Workforce Solutions

Staffing agencies, MSPs and end users look for answers as UK 'umbrella' reforms approach in April

Questions linger over liability, compliance, historic risk and market alternatives as HMRC action and consolidation loom
Employment and pensions

Labour legislative agenda for 2026 in Spain: the reforms that will mark the year

Approval of pending reforms and transposition of European directives are set to make 2026 a crucial legislative year
Public sector pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update: January 2026

Welcome to the January edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update
Incentives, remuneration and benefits

UK Employee Incentives Update | January 2026

In this edition, we look at what's ahead for employee incentives in the UK during 2026
Employment and pensions

Increased contribution assessment ceilings and calculation parameters in social security 2026

From 1 January 2026, the general social security contribution rates will remain largely stable, but the contribution assessment ceilings and
Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules
Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2026

Building Safety updates: BSR to become standalone body | Secondary legislation to be introduced (Welsh building safety) | Changes to