UK follower notice tax penalty changes proposed
The UK government is considering changes to the penalties which apply when a ‘follower notice’ is issued and the taxpayer fails to settle their dispute with HM Revenue & Customs […]
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Banks can offset unpaid debt against PPI settlements
A landmark ruling by the Court of Session in Edinburgh provides banks with scope to reduce the amount of compensation they have agreed to pay customers to settle claims concerning […]
Continue Reading →Malaysian permanent residents of Singapore get new travel rights
Malaysians who are permanent residents (PR) in Singapore will be able to travel to Malaysia for short term leave and return under new changes to the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA). […]
Continue Reading →European Unified Patent Court is delayed again
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) project is facing further delay in light of fresh legal complaints raised in Germany. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Philippines plans tender for geothermal and hydropower projects
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced a tender for five geothermal projects and 17 hydropower projects which will be awarded in April. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Welsh government outlines new Building Safety Regime plans
The Welsh government has published plans for a Building Safety Regime which would apply to all multi-occupied residential buildings in the country. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New pensions criminal sanction powers will not be retrospective, minister confirms
Criminal sanctions and information gathering powers to be granted to the UK’s Pensions Regulator (TPR) under proposed legislation will not be applied retrospectively, pensions minister Guy Opperman has confirmed. Read […]
Continue Reading →New workplace bullying code of practice in force in Ireland
A new code of practice setting out how employers, employees and their representatives should address and resolve bullying in the workplace has come into force in Ireland. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Rare diseases framework flags role for data, tech and collaboration
Effectively harnessing advances in science, better use of data and digital technologies, and collaborative working across public health bodies and the life sciences industry, both nationally and internationally, are among […]
Continue Reading →5G potential for business highlighted in UK funding programme
The potential of ‘5G’ technology to support innovation across sectors is demonstrated by the breadth of projects receiving UK government funding to trial the technology, a lawyer who has advised […]
Continue Reading →Singapore Airlines raises $500m in first bond issue
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has raised $500 million in its first US dollar bond issue. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Qatar Labour Law and immigration: recent reforms
With diplomatic relations between Qatar and other countries in the Middle East improving, it is likely that there will be a more fluid movement of business – and personnel – […]
Continue Reading →ADB invites bids for geothermal projects in Indonesia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has requested proposals from shortlisted bidders for consulting services for a geothermal power generation project in Indonesia. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Supreme Court backs FCA on Covid business interruption insurance
The UK Supreme Court has substantially allowed an appeal by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on behalf of business interruption (BI) insurance policyholders. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA to extend mortgage repossessions protection to April
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to extend its current general ban on lenders enforcing repossessions in the mortgage market. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scottish court reaffirms adjudicator jurisdiction challenge requirements
The Scottish courts have reinforced that a party wishing to reserve its right to challenge an adjudicator’s jurisdiction must do so clearly and in good time. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Navigating UAE employment risks in a post-Covid world
As we enter a new year HR managers, general counsel and senior directors of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appear to be more optimistic about the economic opportunities […]
Continue Reading →China limits foreign laws’ application to Chinese companies
China has introduced measures designed to block foreign laws or actions targeting Chinese companies and individuals. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Brexit will spur divergence in the regulation of digital services
There is potential for differences to emerge between how the UK and EU regulates e-commerce and digital services in light of the new trade agreement reached by the UK government […]
Continue Reading →Rewarding staff in Covid times with SAYE and SIPs
Lynette Jacobs tells HRNews about the merits of all-employee share plans to reward employees Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Are your UK managers ready for a collective consultation exercise? Part 2
Trish Embley tells HRNews managers need to understand the two-way nature of the process Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Pay ratio reporting – not a case of ‘one size fits all’
Nicky Griffin tells HRNews that HR has a key role in contextualising and explaining the data Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australia’s largest battery to be built at NSW coal-fired power plant
A 700 megawatts (MW) capacity battery is to be built at a coal-fired power plant in Eraring in the Hunter region of New South Wales. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Record money laundering fine highlights HMRC scrutiny
The imposition of a record £23.8 million fine on a money service business highlights the growing scrutiny being placed on compliance with UK anti-money laundering rules, an expert has said. […]
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