The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released finalised guidance for firms on support to mortgage borrowers who face payment difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The bidding process expected to create up to seven new ‘freeports’ in England has opened after the UK government published a prospectus last week outlining the requirements for designation as […]
Continue Reading →An increase in foreign investment to the UAE will follow from reforms announced to company ownership laws, Middle East experts in corporate transactions have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Provision has been made for a new UK greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme (ETS) to be in place from 1 January 2021, but important details about how the scheme will […]
Continue Reading →The Covid-19 pandemic has been “transformative” for the digital healthcare sector, pushing the public sector and industry to collaborate like never before, according to a panel of healthcare professionals. Read […]
Continue Reading →Major changes were made to the employment law in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) that took effect on 1 January 2020. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Plans to give the European Medicines Agency (EMA) new powers to enable it to lead a more effective EU-wide response to health crises have been published by EU policy makers. […]
Continue Reading →Employers should review their compliance with rules regarding display screen equipment (DSE) afresh given the shift to remote working in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The UK Supreme Court has decided that findings of suicide and unlawful killing in inquests should be upheld to the civil law standard of proof, rather than the criminal law […]
Continue Reading →The 2021 Scottish parliamentary elections could be held entirely by postal vote, through polling held over multiple days, or be delayed for up to six months under contingency plans drawn […]
Continue Reading →Unprecedented levels of financial support from the UK government have only delayed an anticipated wave of transactions in the hotels sector, as investors seek to restructure otherwise viable businesses in […]
Continue Reading →The recent emphasis on remote working and distance learning means it is more important than ever for universities to be able to show that they have taken all reasonable steps […]
Continue Reading →The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have confirmed that notifications and annual reports due under its new Economic Substance Regulations (ESRs) will have to be submitted through an online portal […]
Continue Reading →A German court has blocked a case concerning the revocation of motor purchase loan agreements, saying that the consumer association that filed it did not have enough members and that […]
Continue Reading →Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about the decision in Heskett on application of the ‘cost-plus’ rule why it is helps. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Amy Hextell tells HRNews that employers are making ‘basic mistakes’ in their decision-making where employees’ mental health is concerned. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →As more changes to the IR35 legislation are announced, Penny Simmons tells HRNews that employers need to be ready for the April start date. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The High Court of England and Wales has rejected an attempt by over 200,000 individuals, companies and other entities to claim damages for the 2015 collapse of a dam in […]
Continue Reading →The Irish government has backed up an earlier commitment to enact statutory sick pay (SSP) legislation in Ireland by the end of 2021 by launching a consultation on the proposals. […]
Continue Reading →The Investment Association (IA) has reinforced the principle that companies must treat executives and staff consistently when it comes to remuneration, particularly in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read […]
Continue Reading →China has published a draft antitrust guideline to deal with what it said is monopolistic behaviour by internet companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Financial regulator the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued 68% more fines by value in the 18 months to June than in the previous 18 month period, it has said, […]
Continue Reading →The UK government has published its priorities for future investment in clean energy, transport and energy efficiency, designed to support the country’s 2050 ‘net zero’ emissions target and support up […]
Continue Reading →The amount of UK tax that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suspects large businesses may have underpaid has risen by 16% to £34.8bn in the year to 31 March 2020 […]
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