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New corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud - how should charities prepare
10 Feb 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the UK's defences against fraud.
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Foster carers permitted to bring whistleblowing and discrimination claims
06 Feb 2025An employment tribunal has ruled that foster carers can pursue whistleblowing and discrimination claims despite lacking a contractual relationship with local authorities.
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EAT reduces £10,000 injury to feelings award to £2,000
06 Feb 2025The EAT has reduced a £10,000 injury to feelings award for pregnancy discrimination to £2,000 finding that the original sum was manifestly excessive given the limited impact of the employer’s actions.
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Unlawful deductions and PHI benefits: EAT clarifies limits of claims
06 Feb 2025A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision has clarified the extent to which Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) benefits can be claimed under the unlawful deductions from wages regime.
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AI - a tool for sustainability with a resource cost
06 Feb 2025AI's sustainability remains a nuanced question, balancing its potential benefits against its environmental costs.
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COP29: What are the key points for the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences sector?
06 Feb 2025COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Changes (UNFCCC), was held between 11 and 24 November 2024. We consider the key points for the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences sector.
