- We have updated our practice note on solicitor apprenticeships.
- In a speech at the Innovation Nation Summit on 9 October 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the government will legislate so that non-compete clauses no longer act as a barrier to hiring.
- The government has launched contactless eGates at UK airports.
- The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn 2026 Budget on 28 October 2026. This update explains how Practical Law plans to cover the event.
- The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/1065) have been made, bringing into force on 30 October 2026 provisions of the ERA 2025 dealing with sexual and third-party harassment, trade union rights of access, recognition and facilities for trade union officials and seafarers' wages and conditions.
- The FCA has published a blog discussing how it interacts with whistleblowers and announcing a review into those interactions.
- We have produced a new practice note on the rights and responsibilities of trade union officials, learning representatives and equality representatives that are expected to apply from 30 October 2026.
- We have published Practice note, Third-party harassment and Standard document, Third-party harassment risk assessment.
