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The world of work and pensions is evolving rapidly as digitalisation, the changing dynamics of living and working, and societal changes shape business. The pandemic has further accelerated these changes – and has required many to redouble efforts to ensure workforce arrangements are fit for the future and to harness the potential this transformation offers.

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Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reforms update, constructive knowledge of disability, and data protection complaints

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

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03/07/2026

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Employment and pensions

UK government proposes faster route for straightforward pension transfers

Draft regulations introduce a 'reputable scheme' pathway, revise transfer flags and ease consolidation for members

02/07/2026

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

SIA updates on Martyn's Law preparations ahead of spring 2027 commencement | ASA confirms continued focus on protecting children from...

30/06/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Employment: Getting ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms in 2026 and January 2027 | Two new consultations published: zero/low...

30/06/2026

Read time 5m

Public sector pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update: June 2026

Welcome to the June edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update

24/06/2026

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reforms 2026/2027, two new consultations, and an incentives update

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

19/06/2026

Read time 10m

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: The World Cup, provision of workplace facilities, and our June HR Pensions Spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

10/06/2026

Read time 11m

Contingent workforce

Government consults on reform of zero-hours contracts for UK agency workers

Hirers face primary responsibility for guaranteed hours offers under plans due in 2027, as consultation closes 25 August

08/06/2026

Read time 12m

GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | June 2026

Wider privilege exemption for DSARs, AI-generated FOI requests, anticipated ICO updates

03/06/2026

Read time 4m

Employment and pensions

Italy | Gender Pay Transparency

In force from 7 June 2026, Legislative Decree no. 96/2026 applies to all employers, both public and private, with regard...

03/06/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Occupational health and safety: HSE publishes updated guidance on managing infection and biological risks at work | Building safety: Building...

27/05/2026

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Employment: Industrial relations reforms: three changes not to overlook | Structuring the provision of death benefits in the workplace effectively...

27/05/2026

Read time 2m

Public sector pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update: May 2026

Welcome to the May edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update

27/05/2026

Read time 11m

Contingent workforce

Working Lives report signals Fair Work Agency's enforcement focus for UK contingent labour market

Agencies, 'umbrellas' and gig worker platforms face renewed scrutiny as landmark data identifies scale of non-compliance

21/05/2026

Read time 9m

Employment and pensions

Belgium's Private Investigation Act poses new risks for companies and in-house counsels

New rules on private investigation carry strict sanctions with Belgian courts already voiding employers' evidence

20/05/2026

Read time 5m

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Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reforms update, constructive knowledge of disability, and data protection complaints

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

New -

03/07/2026

Read time 5m

Employment and pensions

UK government proposes faster route for straightforward pension transfers

Draft regulations introduce a 'reputable scheme' pathway, revise transfer flags and ease consolidation for members

02/07/2026

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

SIA updates on Martyn's Law preparations ahead of spring 2027 commencement | ASA confirms continued focus on protecting children from...

30/06/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Employment: Getting ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms in 2026 and January 2027 | Two new consultations published: zero/low...

30/06/2026

Read time 5m

Public sector pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update: June 2026

Welcome to the June edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update

24/06/2026

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reforms 2026/2027, two new consultations, and an incentives update

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

19/06/2026

Read time 10m

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: The World Cup, provision of workplace facilities, and our June HR Pensions Spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

10/06/2026

Read time 11m

Contingent workforce

Government consults on reform of zero-hours contracts for UK agency workers

Hirers face primary responsibility for guaranteed hours offers under plans due in 2027, as consultation closes 25 August

08/06/2026

Read time 12m

GDPR for HR

GDPR for HR Coffee Break | June 2026

Wider privilege exemption for DSARs, AI-generated FOI requests, anticipated ICO updates

03/06/2026

Read time 4m

Employment and pensions

Italy | Gender Pay Transparency

In force from 7 June 2026, Legislative Decree no. 96/2026 applies to all employers, both public and private, with regard...

03/06/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Occupational health and safety: HSE publishes updated guidance on managing infection and biological risks at work | Building safety: Building...

27/05/2026

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Employment: Industrial relations reforms: three changes not to overlook | Structuring the provision of death benefits in the workplace effectively...

27/05/2026

Read time 2m

Public sector pensions

UK Public Service Pensions Update: May 2026

Welcome to the May edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update

27/05/2026

Read time 11m

Contingent workforce

Working Lives report signals Fair Work Agency's enforcement focus for UK contingent labour market

Agencies, 'umbrellas' and gig worker platforms face renewed scrutiny as landmark data identifies scale of non-compliance

21/05/2026

Read time 9m

Employment and pensions

Belgium's Private Investigation Act poses new risks for companies and in-house counsels

New rules on private investigation carry strict sanctions with Belgian courts already voiding employers' evidence

20/05/2026

Read time 5m

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