Taken together, these changes mark a fundamental shift in risk for employers. Decisions that were once low‑risk — dismissals during probation or exiting senior employees on settlement agreements close to the “cap” — will require a more considered approach. A
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More about Kession Capital Ltd1 April 2026 1) National Minimum Wage From 1 April 2026, national minimum wage increases will take effect as follows:- Minimum Wage change Apprentices Increase from £7.55 to £8 per hour Under 18 years old Increase from £7.55 to £8
More about Annual changes to compensation limits, statutory payments and National Minimum WageIn March 2024 the Secretary of State for Business and Trade brought disqualification proceedings under s 6 against Alexander David Greensill in connection with the insolvencies of Greensill Capital UK Limited and its subsidiary, Greensill Limited. Both companies were part
More about Secretary of State for Business and Trade v GreensillThe claimant in charterparty proceedings was a German individual, but acting as insolvency officeholder of four insolvent German companies. The defendants applied for security for costs. The court applied English law to save the costs of adducing expert evidence on
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More about McFadzean v MartinezAnswering that question involved consideration of a number of issues, including whether either ss 8 or 9 Limitation Act 1980 applied so as to bar a petition, and whether s 36 Limitation Act disapplied those sections. The Supreme Court’s judgment
More about THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) LtdDue to the statistics on cancer diagnoses, HR professionals are likely to face situations where an employee or worker discloses a cancer diagnosis and / or requires support in dealing with the same. Treatment can be time consuming and intensive
More about Reflecting on World Cancer Day and how employers can support employees living with cancerFollowing the service of a statutory demand on Versilia Solutions Ltd for invoice debts amounting to some $1.5m which was only satisfied in part, Aerovias del Continente Americano SA presented a winding up petition. A number of matters led to
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