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The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) introduced changes to harassment law with effect from October 30 2026. The Government’s press release describes them as a “crackdown” on sexual harassment and notes that workers are now better protected in respect of harassment by third parties. And that purpose is very much reflected in the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) updated technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work and its 8-step prevention guide. While not legally binding, the guidance provides a useful benchmark for employers when assessing compliance with the enhanced legal requirements. So what has changed and what should employers do to meet the new requirements?

Does appearing outwardly confident mean a candidate is not experiencing stress? The EAT challenged that assumption in a recruitment case involving an autistic applicant.

The Autumn Budget 2026 delivered a Data Centre Covenant policy initiative designed to keep AI benefits in Britain and champion home-grown data centre capacity. The Government estimates that Britain needs 6 GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030 to cement Britain’s position as a player in the new AI world. The Covenant is a consolidation and strengthening of existing policy and proposed reforms, with Government supporting faster and more certain delivery of strategic data centres, in return for responsible development that delivers lasting benefits for communities.   A new Ministerial Control Centre will be established to provide support for strategic data centres.