Landmark collective bargaining case heard by Supreme Court
Ed Goodwyn tells HRNews why the Supreme Court’s ruling in Kostal UK Ltd v Dunkley is so keenly anticipated Read Complete Article
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Section 100 dismissals a risk with ‘zealous’ Covid measures
Aisleen Pugh tells HRNews about HR’s role in implementing workplace health and safety measures Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK rail review ‘real opportunity’ for significant reform
Plans to overhaul the UK railways under a new overarching public body offer a “real opportunity” for improved infrastructure, digital transformation and better passenger services, according to experts at Pinsent […]
Continue Reading →Access to carbon data central to ’net zero’ infrastructure sector
A lack of access to good quality data on how much carbon is emitted in building and operating infrastructure is an impediment to the UK meeting its climate change targets, […]
Continue Reading →What EU plans for an AI Act mean for financial services
Financial services firms providing or using artificial intelligence (AI) tools face stricter regulation around their activities under recent proposals for new regulation published by the European Commission. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Risk to investment in UK life sciences sector from national security regime
The UK government must take the opportunity to draft new regulations or guidance that will encourage continued investment in the UK life sciences sector where it poses a low risk […]
Continue Reading →Further evolution of remote mediation expected post-pandemic
A change in mindset about the way we approach dispute resolution methods will be one of the legacies of the Covid-19 pandemic, with remote mediation and other forms of alternative […]
Continue Reading →Views sought on UK hybrid bill procedure ahead of next HS2 bill
Changes are being proposed to the way in which ‘hybrid’ bills are considered and disposed of by the UK parliament, with a view to making the process simpler, fairer and […]
Continue Reading →Myanmar approves $2.5bn LNG plant investment
Myanmar will invest $2.5 billion in a liquified natural gas (LNG) power plant, according to Myanmar’s investment commission (MIC). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australia to spend A$15.2bn on new infrastructure projects
The Australian government has allocated A$15.2 billion ($11.9bn) for new infrastructure projects, according to its budget for 2021/22. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Review of UK R&D tax credits system begins
The UK government is conducting a wide-ranging review into the tax credits system for qualifying expenditure on research and development (R&D) activity. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Strong customer authentication deadline extended again by FCA
Payment services providers operating in the UK have been given a further six months to implement ‘strong customer authentication’ (SCA) standards for e-commerce transactions. A backstop deadline for compliance of […]
Continue Reading →Irish SPC ruling may allow to nuanced approach to Santen ruling
It may be possible for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) to be granted to medicinal products combining two or more components, even if a marketing authorisation has already been granted covering […]
Continue Reading →Court backs Irish regulator on Facebook data transfers inquiry
The High Court in Ireland has dismissed a legal challenge brought by Facebook over plans outlined by the country’s data protection authority to open an investigation into the company’s arrangements […]
Continue Reading →FCA pledges action over online investment scams
Financial institutions should evaluate whether the technology, controls and processes they have in place are sufficient to address the risk that their customers fall victim to investment scams run by […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong plans tougher penalties to combat ‘doxxing’
Hong Kong-based staff of online platforms could face fines or imprisonment if ‘doxxing’ data is not removed from those platforms fast enough under new legislative proposals under consideration in the […]
Continue Reading →UK listing review: reforms proposed to SPAC regime
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on proposed changes to certain aspects of its listing rules for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Action needed to protect offshore wind crew by 1 July
Jo Hennessy tells HRNews how employers need to plan for the end of the offshore wind workers’ concession Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scope of legal advice privilege reviewed by EAT
Chris Evans tells HRNews about the EAT’s decision in Watson v Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →AI in HR decision-making brings discrimination risk
Lisa Byars tells HRNews how HR can manage the risks of using AI to manage people Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU court confirms Commission’s approach to tax rulings
Recent decisions by the EU General Court should be seen as confirmation of the core approach taken by the European Commission to tax rulings granted by member states to multinational […]
Continue Reading →Universities should set clear policies to tackle racial harassment, say experts
Universities and colleges need to lead by example to promote diversity and tackle racial harassment on campuses amid a growing, wider focus on protecting young people from harm, say experts. […]
Continue Reading →Victoria joins renewable hydrogen certification scheme
The government of Victoria in Australia has joined a zero carbon certification scheme. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Bidder details announced for Uzbekistan’s 200MW solar PV station
A solar photovoltaic (PV) power station project in Uzbekistan has moved to the next stage of the procurement process with the announcement of the details of four of the bids […]
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