Additional issues to consider– Looking beyond October 2026, two key changes will be coming into force in January 2027, namely the changes to the unfair dismissal regime (the reductionin the qualifying period from two years to six months and the removal of the statutory compensation cap) and the new restrictions on employers’ ability to make changes to terms andconditions of employment via the “dismissal and re-engagement” route. To be in the best possible position, businesses should also be preparing for these changes now. We are currently working with employers to prepare for implementation of these changes. If you would like to discuss the implications of these changes for your business, please speak to yourusual contact at the firm or one of our partners in the first instance. Contacts Alison Treliving Annabel Mace Partner and Co-Chair, Labour &Employment Practice, ManchesterT +44 161 830 5327E alison.treliving@squirepb.com Partner, LondonT +44 207 655 1487E annabel.mace@squirepb.com Ramez MoussaPartner, BirminghamT +44 121 222 3346E ramez.moussa@squirepb.com Charles FrostPartner, BirminghamT +44 121 222 3224E charlie.frost@squirepb.com James Pike Miriam Lampert Partner, ManchesterT +44 161 830 5084E james.pike@squirepb.com Partner, LondonT +44 207 655 1371E miriam.lampert@squirepb.com Andrew StonesPartner, LeedsT +44 113 284 7375E andrew.stones@squirepb.com Matthew LewisPartner, LeedsT +44 113 284 7525E matthew.lewis@squirepb.com David Whincup Janette LucasPartner, LondonT +44 207 655 1553E janette.lucas@squirepb.com Partner, LondonT +44 207 655 1132E david.whincup@squirepb.com This note sets out the position in England. squirepattonboggs.com