New single UK tax on share transfers to be introduced
A new single tax on transfers of shares and securities will be introduced to replace the current separate taxes of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT), HM Revenue […]
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Trade union access rights ‘a turning point’ for UK employers
Lucy Townley tells HRNews how employers can prepare for the Employment Bill’s proposed new access rights for trade unions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Campaign to streamline regulatory ecosystem launched in Saudia Arabia Special Economic Zones
A new campaign by the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA) will help streamline regulatory processes, offer tax exemptions and provide increased access to arbitration in Saudi Arabia’s Special […]
Continue Reading →Costly right to work check errors revealed in Home Office survey
Maria Gravelle tells HRNews about serious gaps in UK employers’ awareness of right to work obligations revealed by the Home Office. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Updated Saudi Arabia Investment Law marks pivotal moment for country’s business climate
Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Khalid Al-Falih has approved the executive regulations of the country’s new Investment Law, which experts say will enhance transparency and […]
Continue Reading →How dispute boards can help Ukraine rebuild quickly
Rebuilding Ukraine’s war-damaged infrastructure on time and on budget will, in part, depend on ensuring issues arising between parties engaged on projects do not escalate into full-blown disputes. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Dutch Data Protection Authority targets misleading cookie banners
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP), has announced its plans to structurally monitor cookie banners over the next few years. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU standard-essential patent reforms could be resurrected
New EU legislation aiming to improve standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing and reduce related disputes could yet be introduced in some form, despite initial attempts at reform failing, according to a […]
Continue Reading →UK employee share plans: the online annual filing regime
Companies must submit their year-end returns in relation to their UK employee share plans and share awards/acquisitions through the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online administration service. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK children’s safety codes published
Specific measures that online service providers can implement to meet their obligations on child safety under the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) – including “safer algorithms”, effective content moderation systems, […]
Continue Reading →Increasing EU defence spending will need creativity and wider application, say experts
EU policymakers will need to get creative to meet their commitments to increase investment in defence in the years ahead, amidst low growth and constraints on public spending, according to […]
Continue Reading →Australian court awards indemnity costs despite ‘six-day’ Calderbank offer
A recent ruling by a court in Australia highlights the need for decisions pertaining to the making of, and failure to accept, settlement offers to be carefully considered on a […]
Continue Reading →SFO lowers prosecution risk for self-reporting bribery and fraud
Businesses that promptly notify the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) when they identify evidence of bribery, fraud or other corporate crime in their own organisations, and then cooperate fully with resultant […]
Continue Reading →Copyright foundations of the music industry shaken by the rise of AI
The music industry is the focus of this year’s World IP Day, at a time when the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to shake the foundations […]
Continue Reading →AI adoption in UK pensions market brings both benefits and risks
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK’s pensions industry is expected to accelerate, but pension funds have been urged to implement robust processes and strict protocols to mitigate […]
Continue Reading →South African domestic aviation industry under scrutiny from parliamentary committee
The South African low-cost domestic airline industry may face reforms in the future aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring fair competition as the sector faces increased scrutiny, experts have said. […]
Continue Reading →Implementation timetable of ‘no fault’ ban in England reportedly under pressure
The intended timetable to abolish so-called ‘no-fault’ evictions in England is facing possible further delays, with over 200 amendments introduced to the Renters’ Rights Bill as it moves through parliament […]
Continue Reading →New data shows growth of arbitration in Saudi Arabia and local judiciary support
New data published highlights the increasing appetite of international businesses to arbitrate disputes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a Riyadh-based disputes expert at Pinsent Masons has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Pensions Ombudsman confirms no unreasonable delay where scheme unaware of deadline to transfer
A recent decision of the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) confirmed that there was no unreasonable delay by an administrator where a member had not communicated the actual deadline by which […]
Continue Reading →FAQ/TUPE – for how long must TUPE consultation last?
Anthony Convery tells HRNews about the factors governing the length of time that a consultation should last before a TUPE transfer in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA & PRA clarify stance on non-financial misconduct and the bankers’ bonus cap
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the UK regulators’ backing for tougher misconduct scrutiny and continued support for the lifting of the bankers’ bonus cap. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Judicial review likely to remain relevant means for challenge under UK Procurement Act
Judicial review is likely to remain relevant as a consideration in procurement challenge claims following the introduction of the Procurement Act. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Pharma, semiconductor and minerals imports draw US scrutiny
Investigations into the effect that US reliance on imports of pharmaceutical products, semiconductors, and critical minerals has on the country’s national security could pave the way for a new hike […]
Continue Reading →‘Regulatory grid’ for UK financial services published
Businesses operating across the financial services sector have been given an insight into upcoming changes in regulation being considered by multiple UK authorities and should take the opportunity to engage […]
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