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Education drive can boost UK biosimilar market
Manufacturers of biosimilar medicines need to develop a comprehensive plan for promoting their products to healthcare professionals and patients to take advantage of forthcoming opportunities for growth in the UK […]
Continue Reading →UK financial firms to be held to higher standard of care under proposed consumer duty
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed plans for a new Consumer Duty, which would require firms in retail financial markets to adhere to a higher level of consumer […]
Continue Reading →Conducting investigations remotely – key points
Katy Docherty tells HRNews about the challenges of conducting investigations virtually Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Worker engagement integral to corporate governance
Many UK companies are focusing more on the process rather than the purpose of engagement with their workforce, new research has found. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australian green ammonia exports to Japan being studied
Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has signed a deal with Japan’s IHI Corporation and its Australian arm IHI Engineering Australia to study the potential of establishing green ammonia supply chains […]
Continue Reading →Singapore to launch global carbon exchange
Singapore will launch a global exchange for carbon credits by the end of the year. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Hong Kong to limit cryptocurrency exchanges to professional investors
Cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Hong Kong will be required to be licensed by the market regulator and will only be allowed to provide services to professional investors. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Investors establish Indonesia’s first infrastructure platform
The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and three other investment groups have established Indonesia’s first infrastructure investment platform. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Report confirms international appeal of LCIA
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) remains an attractive forum for resolving disputes between businesses, regardless of where those companies are based around the world, a report published by […]
Continue Reading →EU court asked to rule on right to online anonymity
The right to online anonymity is to be tested in a case to be referred to the EU’s highest court. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dutch sickness data rules breached
International businesses operating in the Netherlands should check whether their HR systems are configured to comply with special Dutch requirements on the processing of staff sickness data, Amsterdam-based legal experts […]
Continue Reading →Acquittals highlight high bar to UK corporate manslaughter prosecution
The recent acquittal of an English company of charges under UK corporate manslaughter legislation highlights the high evidential bar which must be met for a successful prosecution. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ireland introduces higher stamp duty rate for bulk housing buys
The Irish government has increased stamp duty for buyers of 10 or more residential properties to 10% to deter institutional investors from purchasing large parts of new housing estates. Read […]
Continue Reading →Guide brings environmental claims under increased UK consumer law scrutiny
Businesses can expect claims they make about the ‘green’ credentials of their products and services to come in for greater scrutiny for their compliance with UK consumer laws and advertising […]
Continue Reading →English court has ‘broad jurisdiction’ to grant access to documents
A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales highlights the breadth of its jurisdiction to grant access to documents that have been referred to in a public […]
Continue Reading →Race equality should be at the heart of company values
Businesses are being urged to continue their work on racial inclusion one year after the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis triggered global protests. Read […]
Continue Reading →China-Hong Kong arbitration mutual enforcement agreement now in force
Further changes to the law governing mutual enforcement of arbitration awards in both China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) are now in force. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Actions for employers as EU Settlement Scheme deadline looms
Employers should urgently review whether any of their existing employees need to engage with the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to remain eligible to continue living and working in the UK […]
Continue Reading →‘Curing’ constructive dismissal reviewed by EAT
Sarah Ashberry tells HRNews about the EAT’s decision in Flatman v Essex County Council Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →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
Continue Reading →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, […]
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