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UK Government Publishes Consultations on Whistleblowing and Employment Status

By Virginia Allen & Kate Martin on November 2, 2026
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The UK government published consultations on whistleblowing and employment status on 12 October 2026 and 14 October 2026, respectively. Both consultations are due to close on 8 January 2027, after which the government will publish a formal response setting out its expected next steps.

This GT Alert summarises the principal proposals. The issues raised in both consultations reflect the UK government’s pro-worker agenda and indicate that further employment law reform may follow.

Link to Click here to read the full GT Alert. Click here to read the full GT Alert.

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Virginia is a shareholder and head of the UK Employment Practice with almost 20 years’ experience in helping employers to strategically manage and optimise their workforces. She offers support at every stage of the employment lifecycle, advising on the full spectrum of matters

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Virginia is a shareholder and head of the UK Employment Practice with almost 20 years’ experience in helping employers to strategically manage and optimise their workforces. She offers support at every stage of the employment lifecycle, advising on the full spectrum of matters from day-to-day advisory work to complex transactions and high-stakes disputes.

Virginia is highly skilled at guiding clients through significant and often multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes. She frequently handles contentious matters such as claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment and whistle-blowing, as well as High Court employee competition disputes. In addition, she provides practical UK employment advice across a broad range of issues, including recruitment, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and exits. She regularly counsels multinational companies on global projects such as business transformations, cross-border workforce structures, and complex and sensitive employee investigations. Virginia also acts for senior executives in relation to a variety of matters, including disputes, employee competition matters, and negotiated exits.

Virginia is recognised in Chambers & Partners UK 2025, which says she “goes above and beyond to understand and meet her clients’ expectations, tailoring her services to provide personalised and effective solutions”.

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Kate Martin

Kate Martin is an Of Counsel in the firm’s London office, focusing on Labour and Employment law across the UK and internationally. She provides advice to a diverse range of employer clients – from multinational organisations to growth-oriented enterprises – on pragmatic, commercially…

Kate Martin is an Of Counsel in the firm’s London office, focusing on Labour and Employment law across the UK and internationally. She provides advice to a diverse range of employer clients – from multinational organisations to growth-oriented enterprises – on pragmatic, commercially driven employment law strategies. Her practice covers the full spectrum of employment matters, including day-to-day advisory support, complex disputes, workforce restructuring, and cross-border employment issues. She also has a wealth of experience in guiding clients with managing global workforces across multiple jurisdictions, from onboarding to large-scale reductions in force, and has built strong relationships across sectors including technology, retail, and pharmaceutical.

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