DBS changes from September 2026: What organisations need to know
If your organisation works with children and has staff or volunteers in roles that involve regular contact with them, there...
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News and Events
Workplace Wellbeing Isn’t a Perk Anymore — It’s a Business Necessity
Employee wellbeing has moved far beyond fruit bowls, mindfulness apps and occasional wellbeing days. Today, organisations across every sector are...
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DBS Podcast: Support for Safer Recruitment
Did you know that the DBS has launched Series 2 of its podcast, with 6 new episodes covering topics such...
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9 ways to Prevent Poor Recruitment
From 1st January 2027 employees will have the right to Unfair Dismissal protection and employment tribunal claims after a 6...
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Mileage Allowance (AMAP) – HMRC announces new higher rate
The HMRC has announced on the 21st May 2026 a significant increase in the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) for...
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April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month is observed every April to raise public understanding of stress, its causes, effects, and effective coping strategies. ...
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Surprise!! New Duty from 6 April 2026 to keep annual leave and holiday pay records
In a last-minute twist in the rollout of new measures in the Employment Rights Act, employers have a new duty...
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New employees able to apply for Paternity Leave – temporary arrangement 18 February – 5 April 2026
Changes for a new employee whose baby is due on or after 5 April 2026 From 6 April 2026, employees...
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ACAS Early Conciliation Period Doubles on 1st December 2025
Currently the ACAS Early Conciliation period is 6 weeks and from 1st December 2025 will increase to 12 weeks. However,...
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New National Minimum Wage Rates
The government has announced increases to the national minimum wage rates, to take effect on 1 April 2026. 21 and...
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