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> basically eligible for the notice period, which is 2 weeks

That depends on the contract. 2 weeks might be typical for a US contract but it can certainly vary.

> You could perhaps sue for other losses due to breach of contract but it wouldn't be wrongful dismissal and it would be a major departure from the British way of doing things.

I'm sorry I don't know where you get this idea of 'the British way of doing things' I've lived here my whole life and I've never heard this. Regardless, it doesn't constitute an argument. Consequential loss is absolutely a thing.