UK work on non-compete employment clause legislation to report in early 2027
By Jon Menon ( October 28, 2026, 16:32 GMT | Insight) -- A UK law on non-compete clauses in employment contracts is a possible step closer, with the government promising to set out "a detailed position" on the surrounding issues early next year to inform legislation. It has also said it will consult "shortly" on the wider use of restrictive practices. It aims to "work with industry to ensure the action it takes is proportionate, evidence-based, and supports both the dynamism of the UK economy and protection of intellectual property."A UK law on non-compete clauses in employment contract is a possible step closer, with the government promising to set out "a detailed position" on the surrounding issues early next year to inform legislation. ...
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