I read recently that the need to prove loss or damages were no longer relevant when it came to breach of contract, to be fair that was in a property rental case so it my be different.
I think the general theme here is correct, in any event is the contract actually with you or your company? Or do you have a separate contract with your employer, I know they have use a solicitor in Leeds in the past, but a bit like the cowboys that issue parking tickets on private land they never go to court, a guy I know paid them £2400 and in the end said enough is enough.
If you actually gave them3 months notice what would happen? I'm told you'd be put on stdby for 3 month ie no pay?
But hey ho great training and in my view I'd take a walk and see them in court, if you've no brass apply FR legal aid and write to all the newspapers with your case explaining how you were employed?you weren't how much tax & NI you paid.
Treat others how they treat you is my motto