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The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Code of Practice on services, public functions and associations has been updated and is now (since 5 August 2026) in force.

November 2025 saw the publication of the final report of the Keep Britain Working Review. The independent report argued that the country is facing an urgent economic inactivity crisis, driven mostly by ill-health and the barriers disabled people face in the workplace.

After a recent consultation showed widespread support for requiring firms with 250 or more employees to report on ethnicity and disability pay gaps, the Government has announced that it intends to introduce legislation to make this obligatory.

According to a survey, carried out by YouGov for Acas, over one-third of workers (35%) think that their employer is ineffective in training managers to support neurodiversity at work.

The Government has released a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, setting out a number of reforms to be implemented from its recent Immigration White Paper.

The Government has launched a major review of parental leave and pay to better support working families and help children get the best start in life.

Tribunal claims relating to neurodiversity are on the rise. In fact, in 2024, neurodiversity was cited as a factor in 102 alleged discrimination cases, up 40% compared from 2020

Menopause Employment Ambassador, Mariella Frostrup, has partnered with leaders from industry, healthcare and the legal profession to create the first independent Menopause Advisory Group.

The Supreme Court has handed down a significant ruling on the definition of “sex” within the Equality Act 2010.

Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar, and it is marked by followers of this faith in various ways, including fasting during daylight hours. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to start on the evening of Friday 28 February. This can have a varied impact on an employee’s performance and availability for work, so it is best to plan ahead so that when it comes to Ramadan itself there are no issues.

Under new proposed government plans in Northern Ireland, a legal duty for employers to report on gender pay gaps may be on the horizon. That’s if they meet certain criteria...

The union representing HMRC employees is balloting members based in Newcastle for industrial action in support of three sacked reps.