Mr M Illingworth v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 3305873/2023 (19 February 2025)

Mr M Illingworth v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2025] UKET 3305873/2023 (19 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.

Citation
[2025] UKET 3305873/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Illingworth; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr M Illingworth

Claimant

Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

Respondent

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the employment contract with the claimant
  2. 2 Whether the Secretary of State is liable for any outstanding payments

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent found in breach of contract
  • Secretary of State ordered to pay statutory entitlements to the claimant