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A progress update has been released on the implementation of the recommendations laid out in the Keep Britain Working review published on 5 November 2025. The independent review carried out by Sir Charlie Mayfield considered the role of employers in tackling health-based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

Working on fragile roofs is one of those tasks that can look straightforward but carry serious risks. Across UK workplaces, falls through fragile roof sheets and rooflights continue to cause life-changing injuries and, in some cases, fatalities.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its findings following a set of expert interviews and a rapid evidence review. Our Research into Workplace Harassment explores the causes of workplace harassment and the most effective ways of preventing it, offering practical insights for employers.

Acas has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025–26, revealing a year of rising demand for its services against the backdrop of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) changes and wider labour market pressures.

Whether you manufacture food products, run a catering company, operate a café, sell pre-packed food and drinks, or provide food as part of your services, food safety must remain a top priority. Customers trust businesses to provide food that is safe to eat, accurately described, and free from contamination. Failing to meet food safety requirements can result in illness, reputational damage, enforcement action, and significant financial losses.

The Fair Work Agency (FWA) has taken over responsibility for the Employment Tribunal: Penalty Enforcement and Naming Scheme, which operates to enforce pay awards handed down by an employment tribunal (ET) or agreed via an Acas settlement. Failure to pay could result in a fine and inclusion on a “naming” list on the government website.

Despite being one of the most well-known workplace hazards, falls through fragile roofs continue to result in serious injuries and fatalities across the UK. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regularly prosecute businesses that fail to properly plan and control roof work, with recent enforcement action highlighting the devastating consequences that can occur when fragile surfaces are not identified and protected.

Regulations will come into force on 1 January 2027, which reduce the qualifying period of employment for bringing an ordinary unfair dismissal claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996 from two years to six months.

The UK is currently experiencing another period of exceptionally hot weather, with temperatures reaching levels that can significantly affect health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace. While

Organisations should be prepared for weather extremes that could affect their business during the warmer months. We share top tips for managing your staff through this.

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, significant changes will be made to the law on unfair dismissal. These reforms are going to have a major impact on employers and the HR processes they have in place. We look at the impact these changes will have on probation periods and what employers need to do about them.

The Government has launched a consultation on the measures that are due to be implemented via the Employment Rights Act 2025 to reform zero hours contracts and end what the Government calls “one-sided flexibility”. We look at what the Government’s plans are for reforms in this area and how this will impact employers.