UAE’s mandatory Covid testing expanding
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Landlords will welcome recent rulings by the High Court in London which have confirmed that they are, in most circumstances, entitled to recover rent and service charges owed to them […]
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Providers and users of artificial intelligence (AI) systems will face new regulatory obligations determined by the risk those systems pose people under plans outlined by the European Commission. Some AI […]
Continue Reading →New tax information notice for UK financial institutions
The UK government is introducing a new notice that will require financial institutions to provide information about customers that is required for the purposes of UK or overseas tax investigations […]
Continue Reading →Protecting your brand: advice for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider branding issues before launching a new product or service. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →China to continue belt and road cooperation and spur green projects
China will continue belt and road cooperation with other parties, according to Chinese president Xi Jinping, speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia conference. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →China’s new Guangzhou exchange focuses on carbon futures
China has launched its fifth future exchange Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) that was part of a development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau greater bay area released by China’s state council […]
Continue Reading →AIIB launches sustainability bond framework
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched a new framework to help investors make a better assessment of how the development bank is fulfilling its sustainability commitments. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Tax avoidance not a main purpose of transaction, says UK tribunal
A tax tribunal has ruled that structuring a share-for-share exchange in a way that avoided tax was not a main purpose of a transaction when the arrangements were considered as […]
Continue Reading →SIAC data confirms international arbitration is booming in Singapore
Recent figures published by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) highlight the growing popularity of Singapore as a hub for international arbitration, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Repurposing manufacturing? Address the health and safety risks
Zoe Betts tells HRNews that repurposing manufacturing operations can introduce new risks or heighten existing ones Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CIPD publishes guidance on managing and supporting remote workers
Trish Embley tells HRNews about training managers to help manage the performance of remote workers Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK right to work check concessions to end next month
Temporary adjustments to the process for checking individual rights to work in the UK will end on 16 May 2021, the Home Office has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Calls for ‘right to disconnect’ in the UK
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Continue Reading →UAE introduces guidelines to combat anti-money laundering
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued new guidelines on anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) to raise awareness of the importance of adhering to financial […]
Continue Reading →Extended workplace Covid testing regime in Northern Ireland
Employers in Northern Ireland operating in sectors where staff cannot work from home are being given an opportunity to participate in a workplace asymptomatic testing programme designed to curb the […]
Continue Reading →H2U and RWE to develop hydrogen trading between Australia and Germany
Australian renewable hydrogen developer the Hydrogen Utility (H2U) and Germany’s RWE Supply & Trading have agreed to export Australian green hydrogen to Germany, according to a statement by RWE. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK to set 2035 climate ambition in law
A commitment to reduce UK emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels is to be enshrined in UK law before the end of June this year. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Fashion businesses should assess IP rights in light of Covid-19 challenges
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated change on the high street, pushing a number of fashion businesses over the edge into insolvency. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Earth Day: how impact investments can drive ‘net zero’ agenda
The impact investment movement, which aims to achieve both financial returns for investors alongside measurable environmental or social objectives, will play a vital part in driving the innovation the world […]
Continue Reading →Origin Energy signs green hydrogen project expansion deal
Australian listed public energy company Origin Energy has signed a deal with the Townsville port for the potential expansion of its green hydrogen project in Queensland, with export targeted to […]
Continue Reading →UK company law change could make section 172 fit for purpose
A relatively small change to section 172 of the UK’s Companies Act 2006 could have a transformative impact on company law, directors’ duties, corporate governance, businesses and, ultimately, the economy, […]
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Continue Reading →CIPD: too many employers ‘not fostering inclusive workplaces’
As the CIPD publishes new guidance to combat sexual harassment, HRNews showcases e-learning as a means of training staff Read Complete Article
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