Whistleblowing review: what could change for workers?

A consultation asks how workplace whistleblowing should work. Existing protection remains relevant to employees reporting wrongdoing now.

What has happened?

The government opened a whistleblowing consultation on 12 October 2026. Responses close at 23:59 on 8 January 2027. The workplace framework under review applies in England, Wales and Scotland. This is a review of possible changes, not a new right created by the consultation.

If your hours changed after your report

Keep the report, the employer’s response and rotas from before and after the change, using records you can lawfully access. These documents help distinguish the concern raised from the reason for the shift decision. Read our explanation, “What is a protected disclosure?”, for the legal conditions: https://belonge.co.uk/uk/workplace-issues/whistleblowing-at-work