Case 6019181/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Daniel Kenyon Respondent(s): (1) Goldthorp Fabrications Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) (2) Secretary of State for Business and Trade RPS (3) Anewko Ltd v Goldthorp Fabrications Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) and Others — 2026
- Case reference
- 6019181/2025
- Decision date
- 27 January 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Burgher Appearances
- Venue
- East London Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Daniel Kenyon Respondent(s): (1) Goldthorp Fabrications Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) (2) Secretary of State for Business and Trade RPS (3) Anewko Ltd
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that there was a relevant transfer within regulation 3 of TUPE 2006, whereby the undertaking of Goldthorp Fabrications Ltd (First Respondent) transferred to Anewko Ltd (Third Respondent) with effect from 7 January 2025. The Claimant's dismissal, along with other dismissals, had occurred on 6 January 2025. On that basis, liability for the Claimant's claims transferred to the Third Respondent.
The Claimant's claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal succeeded against the Third Respondent. The claims against the First Respondent (in voluntary liquidation) and the Second Respondent (Secretary of State for Business and Trade RPS) were dismissed.
The Third Respondent was ordered to pay the Claimant a total of £13,362.88, comprising a basic award of £7,680.00, wrongful dismissal notice pay of £4,228.16, a compensatory award of £954.72 (after a 20% Polkey reduction), and £500.00 for loss of statutory rights. No separate redundancy payment was made in view of the basic award for unfair dismissal.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongful dismissal | Notice pay of £528.52 net x 8 weeks = £4,228.16 against Third Respondent. | Upheld | — | £4,228 |
| Redundancy | No award made for redundancy payment in view of the basic award for unfair dismissal. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unfair dismissal | Basic award of £640 x 1.5 x 8 = £7,680.00 against Third Respondent (Anewko Ltd). Compensatory award for loss of earnings and pension of £1,193.40 less 20% Polkey = £954.72, plus £500 loss of statutory rights. Claims against First and Second Respondents dismissed. | Upheld | — | £7,680 |
| Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) | Tribunal found a relevant transfer within regulation 3 of TUPE 2006: undertaking of First Respondent transferred to Third Respondent with effect from 7 January 2025; dismissals occurred on 6 January 2025. | Upheld | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,363
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £7,680
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £1,455
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- regulation 3 Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006
- Polkey reduction
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