WEU News Articles

The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), for failing to uphold freedom of speech. This landmark case highlights the ongoing...

The Isle of Man is set to become the first UK jurisdiction to legalise assisted dying after a bill successfully passed its final parliamentary stage. The Assisted Dying Bill, introduced in 2022 by ...

Heathrow Airport Closure On Friday, 21st March, Heathrow Airport halted operations for 18 hours due to a fire at a substation, causing mass disruption. More than 1,300 flights were affected, leavin...

The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, according to data from Indeed. Although the economy broadly outperformed low expectations this year, job posting...

Overview The Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms to employment rights and labour relations between workers, employers and trade unions. These changes aim to clarify statutory pro...

At a Glance Key Highlights: • February 2022: High Court grants an injunction preventing Tesco from using “fire and re-hire” to remove a permanent entitlement to enhanced pay. • July 2022: Court of ...

The Employment Tribunal in London has concluded that asking a remote-working legal secretary to attend the office did not constitute harassment. Case Summary Employment Judge O Segal KC determined...

Nationwide Judge Shortages Exacerbate Backlogs Figures released in the minutes of the Employment Tribunals User Group meeting for April reveal that hearings lasting six to ten days in the Londo...

Overview: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust following a data breach in November 2022. Incident Details In November 202...

Written by Catherine Wilson “Banter” is often defined as the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. While many employees cherish this informal repartee as part of a relaxed workplace ...