Increased spending on novel technologies for defence will help to create conditions which will contribute to economic growth, as well as raising legal and ethical issues that the UK government […]
Continue Reading →Automotive businesses will be reassured by the UK government’s intention to ensure that decisions taken across departments and by regulators align with the aims of its new industrial strategy, an […]
Continue Reading →Assessments of whether inventions are eligible for European patents must factor in the way inventions are described in patent applications and how they are conveyed in any drawings – not […]
Continue Reading →Employers and pension trustees will want to consider the impact of new rules governing VAT deductions on the management of UK pension funds, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Developers, construction contractors and engineering companies will welcome new measures the UK government has set out to address skills shortages that hamper their ability to deliver housing and infrastructure projects, […]
Continue Reading →Luxembourg plans to introduce a modern carried interest regime in a bid to attract alternative investment fund managers, alongside a special tax regime for startup employees’ stock options, in “good […]
Continue Reading →New public private partnerships (PPPs) could be established to help finance the delivery of new infrastructure in the UK, the government has confirmed – ruling out the reintroduction of the […]
Continue Reading →Increased investment in health and social care is “positive on the face of it” and should help with attracting and retaining workers – but further detail on how the boost […]
Continue Reading →The housing announcements within the spending review provide “much needed stimulus” to the UK’s housebuilding momentum which has suffered from stretched public resources, hampering progress against government targets, according to […]
Continue Reading →The planned shortening of graduate visas from 24 to 18 months requires careful consideration from employers and puts pressure on employers to offer sponsorship to move graduates onto work visas, […]
Continue Reading →An expert has welcomed the creation of a regulatory ‘sandbox’ for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the financial sector by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →There are a number of important employment law issues to be considered when an overseas business adds UK-based employees to their global workforce. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The UK’s new carried interest tax rules will not include two qualifying conditions which would have restricted access to a lower tax rate under the regime, the government has now […]
Continue Reading →An interim report by the independent commission set up to review the water sector in England and Wales proposes sweeping changes to its structure, regulation, and investment strategy, aiming to […]
Continue Reading →The UK government’s Pension Schemes Bill promises a number of significant changes and should be welcomed by the pensions industry, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Lenders making joint loans for non-commercial purposes should now identify all loans where one borrower receives an exclusive benefit and then ensure that the other borrower receives independent legal advice, […]
Continue Reading →The EU’s highest court could clarify whether rights press publishers have to control the reproduction of their content online are engaged where extracts of their content are displayed to users […]
Continue Reading →Snack manufacturers should carefully consider a recent decision that held mini poppadoms do not benefit from a value added tax (VAT) zero rating to determine whether it impacts any of […]
Continue Reading →A recently published national review marks a critical step in understanding and preventing student suicide in UK higher education, emphasising the need for systematic improvement in identifying students at risk, […]
Continue Reading →UK government plans to proceed with significant reforms to the defined contributions (DC) pensions market are a “big deal” for both pension providers and master trusts, experts have said. Read […]
Continue Reading →New regulations should be introduced to govern third-party litigation funding arrangements in civil cases brought in England and Wales, a body that advises the government and judiciary has recommended. Read […]
Continue Reading →Laura McManus tells HRNews about Northern Ireland’s ‘Good Jobs’ consultation outcome and the proposed changes affecting holiday pay. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Proposed changes to UK immigration rules tightening English language requirements across multiple visa categories could affect thousands of adult applicants seeking to enter, extend their stay, or settle in the […]
Continue Reading →Commercial opportunities for defence contractors and investors will follow from pledges the UK government made on defence spending on Monday, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
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