Insights
Reforms to apprenticeships in England and Scotland announced
21 Feb 2025The Government has announced major changes to the apprenticeship system in England, while Scotland moves forward with legislative reform to simplify apprenticeship funding.Increase to small company threshold for off-payroll working rules
21 Feb 2025HMRC confirms changes to small company thresholds for off-payroll working rules, affecting private sector entities from April 2025.Dismissal for dishonesty in job application deemed fair
21 Feb 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that an employer's decision to dismiss an employee for dishonesty in a job application was fair.Teacher's dismissal for sharing gender critical social media posts outside work found to be discrimination on the grounds of a protected belief
21 Feb 2025The Court of Appeal confirms that a dismissal for the expression of a religious or protected belief is usually discrimination, but it may be lawful if the belief is expressed in such an objectionable way that dismissal is proportionate.
Research - when do universities need to think about charity law?
20 Feb 2025Charity law can impact on a wide range of university projects, activities and decisions in ways that are not always obvious and sometimes overlooked.
Extension of Permitted Development Rights for higher education institutions
20 Feb 20252021 saw several changes to Permitted Development Rights for universities in England. These allow universities to carry out certain types of development without needing full planning permission. Instead they can use a faster process called prior approval.
