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New National Minimum Wage rates confirmed for April 2026
The Government has announced that it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) new recommended rates of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), applicable from 1 April 2026
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Statutory Sick Pay rate for 2026 announced
The proposed rates for statutory family-related payments and sick pay have now been published by the Government. The new rates should come into effect in April 2026
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Employers need to do more to Keep Britain Working
The final report of the Keep Britain Working review, carried out by Sir Charlie Mayfield, has been published. The report sets out recommendations for the Government, aimed at “turning the tide” on ill-health and disability in the workplace, including addressing mental health at work, retention of older people in work and improving participation and retention of disabled people in work.
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Early conciliation period to be extended
Regulations have been laid before Parliament that will extend the time an employer and employee has to attempt to settle a dispute through Acas before proceeding to the employment tribunal (ET).
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Government announces further changes to the immigration rule
The Government has published a further Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules following the release of its Restoring Control Over the Immigration System White Paper in May 2025 and its Statement of Changes in July 2025.
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Digital IDs and right to work checks
Working in the UK will require job applicants to produce a digital ID, the Government has announced. The new scheme, targeted at combatting illegal working, is set to be in place by the end of this current Parliament (in 2029) and will overhaul the current right to work checking system.
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