Cluster linked to high-density settings highlights exposure across Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and business interruption.

Exercise Pegasus, held between September and November 2025, was the largest simulation of a pandemic in UK history, led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). It tested national and local responses to a novel enterovirus involving every government department, the devolved governments, representation from arms-length bodies, local resilience fora, and the engagement of businesses, academics, and external stakeholders. A fourth phase (recovery) is planned to be exercised in 2026. Findings will be published later in 2026.

After nearly six years of hybrid and remote work, younger employees are coming to the office craving mentorship, connection and growth. But not everyone shares their enthusiasm, and not many leaders are eager to relitigate those boundaries.