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News in Brief: March 25 - April 7
The UK’s inflation rate showed a modest improvement, falling from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February. Core inflation, which excludes volatile components like energy and fuel, also eased slightly f...
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Understanding Tariffs and Trump's Trade Policies
Tariffs are taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported goods. They serve to increase the cost of foreign products, protect domestic industries, and generate revenue.
Why Do Governments U...
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News in Depth
The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), for failing to uphold freedom of speech. This landmark case highlights the ongoing...
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News in Brief: March 24-31
The Isle of Man is set to become the first UK jurisdiction to legalise assisted dying after a bill successfully passed its final parliamentary stage. The Assisted Dying Bill, introduced in 2022 by ...
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News in Brief: March 17-24, 2025
Heathrow Airport Closure
On Friday, 21st March, Heathrow Airport halted operations for 18 hours due to a fire at a substation, causing mass disruption. More than 1,300 flights were affected, leavin...
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UK Labour Market Outlook Uncertain Post-Budget
The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, according to data from Indeed. Although the economy broadly outperformed low expectations this year, job posting...
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The Employment Rights Bill
Overview
The Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms to employment rights and labour relations between workers, employers and trade unions. These changes aim to clarify statutory pro...
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Supreme Court Restores Injunction Against Tesco
At a Glance
Key Highlights:
• February 2022: High Court grants an injunction preventing Tesco from using “fire and re-hire” to remove a permanent entitlement to enhanced pay.
• July 2022: Court of ...
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Work-from-Office Request Was Not Harassment
The Employment Tribunal in London has concluded that asking a remote-working legal secretary to attend the office did not constitute harassment.
Case Summary
Employment Judge O Segal KC determined...
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London Employment Tribunals Delayed to 2026
Nationwide Judge Shortages Exacerbate Backlogs
Figures released in the minutes of the Employment Tribunals User Group meeting for April reveal that hearings lasting six to ten days in the Londo...
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