Cyber a growing UK boardroom priority
Cybersecurity is a growing priority for company directors in the UK but that may not be translating into improvements in their business’ cyber resilience, according to a new study. Read […]
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Scotland’s register of persons holding a controlled interest in land (RCI)
From 1 April 2022, details of individuals who have significant influence or control over owners or tenants of land in Scotland must register with the Registers of Scotland. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Expert urges dispute clause review following DIAC and LCIA latest agreement
Businesses should review their dispute clauses following a new agreement reached by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), an expert in international arbitration […]
Continue Reading →EU seeks to help competitors collaborate within competition law limits
Proposed changes to EU regulations and guidance have been published to help rival businesses collaborate with one another in ways that do not breach competition law. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Law ‘ripe for change’ as MPs back telemedical abortions in England
Abortion law in England is “ripe for change”, a digital healthcare expert has said, following a landmark vote by MPs on telemedical pregnancy terminations. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →SMCR training tool ‘will help upskill HR’
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about a new training product to provide HR with a greater level of SMCR knowledge Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Diversity benchmarking tool ‘gives meaning to the data’
Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about a new product being developed to help firms make progress with their D&I strategy Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →An introduction to the Zondo Commission in South Africa
The Zondo Commission is a judge-led inquiry into alleged ‘state capture’ in South Africa. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU challenges UK in WTO dispute over renewables support
The EU is seeking consultation with the UK at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the first step in formal dispute settlement proceedings against the UK, accusing it of breaching […]
Continue Reading →How the energy transition will impact Energy Charter Treaty arbitration
There is uncertainty over the extent to which foreign investors in fossil fuel-based energy projects will benefit from protections against moves by nation states to reduce their reliance on fossil […]
Continue Reading →Relaxation of alcohol licence laws for Queen’s platinum jubilee welcomed
The planned relaxation of alcohol licensing laws in England and Wales for the Queen’s platinum jubilee could give pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants a “financial boost” going into the summer […]
Continue Reading →Scottish court guides trustees on use of indemnity clauses in trust deeds
A Scottish court has given pension trustees clarity as to when they can access the protection of immunity or indemnity clauses found within a trust deed, as well as the […]
Continue Reading →New guidance on UK uncertain tax treatment published ahead of law change
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published final guidance on new rules which will require large businesses to notify HMRC where they have adopted an uncertain tax treatment in a […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong businesses advised to stay alert to email cyber attacks
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has issued a reminder to organisations to stay alert to the […]
Continue Reading →Open banking to evolve under new UK governance arrangements
Regulators will draw up plans before the end of this year for the design of a new entity to lead the further development of open banking in the UK. Read […]
Continue Reading →Firms could face administrative burdens amid UK SAYE rule change
Businesses could face potential administrative difficulties in coming weeks, an expert has warned, after chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a return to pre-Covid rules for Save As You Earn (SAYE) participants. […]
Continue Reading →Employers can take action against striking workers, Court of Appeal decides
The English and Welsh Court of Appeal has reasserted the previously held view that protection against detriment on the grounds of ‘trade union activities’ does not extend to strike action. […]
Continue Reading →Pensions disputes: smaller schemes under the ombudsman’s gaze
Small self-administered schemes (SSSAS) have been under the Pension Ombudsman’s (PO) spotlight recently, with two recent cases brought by scheme members. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New framework for EU-US data flows moves closer
Businesses that need to transfer personal data between the EU and US should not bank on the work being done to establish a new EU-US data privacy framework, experts in […]
Continue Reading →UAE New Labour Law webinar series underway
Luke Tapp tells HRNews about Pinsent Masons’ webinar series looking at the implications of the UAE’s new labour laws Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tactics at the fore when facing unreasonable tribunal litigants
James Cran tells HRNews about handling tribunal claims which have little merit but consume a lot of management time Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employee ownership trusts help staff ‘feel valued’
Charlotte Nickel tells HRNews about the rise in popularity of the ‘John Lewis style’ employee ownership model Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →MPs: UK sanctions watchdog needs ‘surge capacity’
The UK’s Office for Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) should be provided with more staff and funding as a matter of urgency given the fast-changing nature of economic sanctions imposed on Russia, […]
Continue Reading →Democratic Republic of the Congo set to join East African Community
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is set to join the East African Community this month, after negotiations with the regional body. Read Complete Article
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