MPs debate on ethnicity pay gap reporting highlights the challenges
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UK government to impose financial crime levy on regulated firms
The UK Treasury has confirmed it is planning to impose a levy on firms subject to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to fund the UK’s fight against economic crime. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →‘Green jobs’ attracting new generation of young talent
Sarah Munro tells HRNews about ‘green jobs’ and the new generation of workers attracted to them Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA set to change Listing Rules to target D&I deficiencies on company boards
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the FCA’s consultation on diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive committees Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →DIFC simplifies and clarifies employment law in amendments
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted changes to its employment law to bring in a number of clarifications and account for working from home arrangements. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →LBTT returns could lead to rent rebates for energy and retail businesses
Businesses in Scotland should ensure they complete their three-yearly land and building transaction tax (LBTT) return, with many potentially due a rebate, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Expect scope of UK climate change litigation to broaden
Trends seen in other jurisdictions and a boom in ‘green’ investments suggests climate-related litigation in the UK will increase and its focus broaden beyond the commitments and claims made by […]
Continue Reading →‘Legal duty to engage’ proposed to drive UK national infrastructure development
Local authorities, utility companies, Network Rail and public agencies such as Natural England, Historic England and the Marine Management Organisation should be subject to a new legal duty to engage […]
Continue Reading →Latest UK R&D statistics ‘reinforce need to safeguard SME tax relief’
An increase in claims for tax credits for research and development (R&D) by small and medium businesses (SMEs) provides further evidence that the government needs to safeguard access to R&D […]
Continue Reading →IMF estimates global fossil fuel subsidies worth US$6tn
The value of fossil fuel subsidies globally was about US$6 trillion in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) research. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK considers IP and regulatory reform for AI age
Changes to intellectual property (IP) laws to account for the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems will be proposed by the UK government before the end of the year, […]
Continue Reading →The strong case for virtual hearings in Africa
The cost of litigation and arbitration in Africa can be significantly reduced if more proceedings are conducted virtually, but investment is needed to ensure those proceedings are always fair and […]
Continue Reading →New Scottish sentencing guideline to promote consistency
New guidelines issued by the Scottish Sentencing Council will lead to increased consistency in sentencing in Scotland, including in respect of health and safety offences, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Indonesia approves route for A$30 billion Australia-Asia solar power scheme
The Indonesian government has approved the subsea survey permit and the proposed route for a major A$30 billion (US$22bn) Australia-Asia solar power project. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Brexit and dispute resolution
Brexit will have an impact on how cross-border disputes with a European dimension are conducted, affecting applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australia-Japan consortium explores hydrogen supply chain
An expanded Australia-Japan consortium will start a feasibility study on an A$10.4 million (US$760m) green hydrogen project. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Furlough scheme ends but checks for overclaims continue
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about checking for inadvertent furlough overclaims Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Flexible working day-one rights will bring new challenges for UK employers
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the government’s plans for making flexible working the default Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Government to review retained EU law in the UK
A major review announced by the UK government has the potential for significant impact on all areas of UK legislation that has its roots in EU law, ranging from intellectual […]
Continue Reading →Treasury committee puts focus on economic cyber crime
The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has quizzed expert witnesses on online financial crime as part of its ongoing inquiry into economic crime. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK property developer tax: student accommodation excluded but build-to-rent still included
The UK’s new residential property developer tax (RPDT) to be introduced from April 2022 on the profits of the largest residential property developers will not include most student accommodation, the […]
Continue Reading →Singapore’s MAS to raise S$2.6bn bonds to fund infrastructure
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to raise S$2.6 billion (US$1.9bn) in its inaugural sale of bonds to fund infrastructure projects. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK government prepares for end of temporary insolvency measures
The UK government has introduced legislation designed to support small businesses ahead of the end of restrictions on winding up petitions on 30 September 2021. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore’s MAS to raise S$2.6bn bonds to fund infrastructure
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to raise S$2.6 billion (US$1.9bn) in its inaugural sale of bonds to fund infrastructure projects. Read Complete Article
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