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UK ‘return to work’ guide leaves decisions in the hands of employers
UK government guidance puts the onus on individual employers to determine the best way in which to keep their workers safe from the spread of Covid-19, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →UK regulators promote diversity and inclusion in financial services firms
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England are asking for views on plans to improve diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector. […]
Continue Reading →Footballer abuse should spur employers to review social media policies
The racist abuse directed at footballers following the England team’s defeat in the final of the UEFA European Championship last weekend should spur employers to review whether they have appropriate […]
Continue Reading →Data analysis key to closing gender pay gap in financial services
The UK’s financial services firms are employing data analysis in a bid to close the gender pay gap (GPG), but more work needs to be done to drive real progress. […]
Continue Reading →Drafting effective NEC subcontracts
Taking your time and making informed decisions while drafting subcontracts will mitigate against arguments and misunderstandings further down the line, ultimately saving you time. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU consults on new Vertical Agreements Block Exemption regime
The European Commission has set out its plans to update the EU Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation (VABER). The proposals, if finalised as drafted, would affect which restrictions suppliers are […]
Continue Reading →Laos wind power project signs cross-border PPA
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has agreed to buy power from 600 megawatts (MW) windfarm the Monsoon Wind Project in southern Laos. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA business plan targets ‘innovative, assertive, adaptive’ future
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its business plan for 2021-22, setting out its priorities for the coming year as the regulator seeks to keep up with changes […]
Continue Reading →Mutual societies: ESG regulation and enforcement
Mutual societies, including friendly societies, account for £90 billion in revenue and impact one in three UK citizens. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tomorrow’s world of work after Covid-19: United Arab Emirates
Workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seem set to benefit from increased flexibility in the post Covid-19 world. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →NFL should use Nassib announcement to increase visibility of LGBT community
The recent announcement by American football player Carl Nassib that he is gay should act as a catalyst for the National Football League (NFL) to create a wider culture of […]
Continue Reading →Genomics and health data central to UK life sciences vision
Greater use of genomics and health data is envisaged in the UK to provide “much deeper, real world evidence” about the safety of new medicines and health technologies. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →‘Green’ procurement will shape bids for road and rail contracts
Businesses seeking to win public contracts for major road and rail infrastructure projects can expect governments around the world to use the procurement process to place a greater emphasis on […]
Continue Reading →How to grow your biotech start-up
Biotech start-ups need substantial sums of money to fund their research and development activities. To attract investors and scale up their operations, founders must put some fundamental building blocks in […]
Continue Reading →Health & safety trumps personal choice as Covid measures
Katherine Metcalfe tells HRNews about the health and safety issues facing UK employers when Covid measures are lifted from 19 July Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore’s parents without parental leave may get cash benefits
Parents of Singaporean children who were not previously entitled to maternity and paternity leave may now be entitled to cash benefits in lieu of such leave, if a newly introduced […]
Continue Reading →Joint venture partners need more than tech to form a bond
Personal connections between people from different businesses comprising a joint venture (JV) company can make all the difference in making JV arrangements work well. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Restructuring – a view from Croatia
Croatian employment lawyer Dora Gaži Kovačević outlines the essential steps when restructuring a business in Croatia Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Do the UK’s VAT and property rules need to be simplified?
The UK government has launched a call for evidence seeking views on whether the current VAT rules for land and property need to be simplified. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Harnessing neurodiverse potential can help with digital talent shortage
The battle for talent in technology and digital markets has intensified as a shortage of digital skills is exacerbated by increased demand as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. […]
Continue Reading →EU guidelines change threatens German companies’ renewables levy exemption
The EU Commission is revising its guidelines for state aid in the areas of climate, environmental protection and energy. The change could affect some Germany companies’ exemption from the renewable […]
Continue Reading →Deadline looming to secure UK protection for EU trade marks
Rights holders of pending EU trade marks (EUTM) and registered Community design (RCD) rights have just a few more weeks to secure UK rights protection. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Prompt Payment Code strengthened to help small businesses
Changes to the UK’s Prompt Payment Code have come into effect, aimed at ensuring the majority of small businesses receive payment from clients within 30 days of an invoice. Read […]
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