Mr L Nicholas v UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 3311596/2023 (30 January 2026)

Mr L Nicholas v UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2026] UKET 3311596/2023 (30 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the respondent breached the employment contract by failing to pay the claimant's entitlements, and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.

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Citation
[2026] UKET 3311596/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr L Nicholas; Respondent: UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract
Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr L Nicholas

Claimant

UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration)

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 by failing to pay the claimant's entitlements, and that the Secretary of State is liable for certain payments under statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay outstanding contractual sums to the claimant
  • Secretary of State to pay statutory entitlements to the claimant