Victoria’s councils collaborate on wind energy
46 of Victoria’s councils have signed up to the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) project which is the largest emission reduction project in Australia. Read Complete Article
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UK government confirms changes to supply chain plans for renewable energy projects
The UK government will have the ability to withdraw or terminate a contract for difference (CfD) if a developer fails to deliver an acceptable supply chain implementation statement (SCIS) under […]
Continue Reading →Timely new rescue process announced for small and micro businesses in Ireland
The Irish government has announced the introduction of a new dedicated rescue framework for the benefit of small and micro businesses. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CMA and ICO strengthen ties on UK digital markets regulation
The UK’s primary competition regulator and data protection authority have signed a new agreement pledging to work more closely together in the way they regulate digital markets in the UK. […]
Continue Reading →Irish regulator moves to align with European outsourcing guidance
Financial institutions in Ireland will be well set to comply with new guidelines on outsourcing proposed by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) if they have already taken steps to […]
Continue Reading →UK employers must prepare for post-pandemic flexible working requests
After more than a year of enforced home working, UK employers are anticipating an influx of flexible working requests as restrictions lift and staff begin to return to the office. […]
Continue Reading →Section 44 extended to ‘workers’ from 31 May
Sarah Ashberry tells HRNews about the extension of health and safety protection under s44 ERA 1996 Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Direction of travel clear after EAT’s ruling in Somerville
Ed Goodwyn tells HRNews why employers should be cautious about classing staff as self-employed Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →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 […]
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