Andy Halpin

On 18 February 2026, a crucial tranche of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect, primarily focused on trade union law and industrial action procedures. These changes mark the first major implementation milestone of the Act’s phased rollout across 2026-2027.   Trade Union and Industrial Action reform   The most significant focus of the commencement regulations that took effect on 18 February 2026 is the modernisation of industrial action law. The legislation repeals...

Recent headlines around Peter Mandelson and renewed scrutiny of historic associations have reignited an uncomfortable but important conversation. This isn’t all about politics, but about judgment, due diligence and risk.   High-profile appointments inevitably attract scrutiny, but the underlying issues are not confined to public life. For employers, they raise familiar and increasingly important questions about recruitment decisions, organisational culture and how reputational risk is...