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Apprenticeship Levy: Draft Regulations

Friday, 30 September 2016

The government has launched a consultation to obtain views on the draft regulations for the calculation, payment and reporting of the apprenticeship levy which comes into effect in April 2017.

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Student Contracts - A Fair Deal?

Friday, 30 September 2016

On 22 July 2016, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its consumer law compliance review report into the Higher Education (HE) undergraduate sector

Articles & Blogs Employment

Can an ACAS Early Conciliation Certificate Apply to Future Events?

Friday, 30 September 2016

In the case of Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd v Morgan the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that an ACAS early conciliation certificate (EC Certificate) can apply to events that occur after the EC Certificate has been issued.

British Education After Brexit

Friday, 30 September 2016

One of the many unknowns of the Brexit vote is its impact on the recruitment of international students by independent schools.

Articles & Blogs Employment

National Living Wage Failing Low Paid Workers

Friday, 30 September 2016

A study conducted by the Living Wage Commission (appointed by the Living Wage Foundation) has revealed that the new national living wage of £7.20 per hour is failing to provide an adequate source of income to workers over 25.

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Latest News: Counsel Suspended & Redaction Protocol Updated

Thursday, 29 September 2016

On 28 September 2016 it was reported that Ben Emmerson QC, Counsel to the Inquiry, had been suspended following concerns about aspects of his leadership, albeit he has

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - Latest News: Counsel Suspended & Redaction Protocol Updated

Hinkley Point C - Opportunities for South West Companies

Thursday, 29 September 2016

The UK government has made the landmark decision to proceed with the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.

Hinkley Point C - Opportunities for South West Companies

Articles & Blogs Corporate

Supreme Court Concludes that an Agent's Authority Ends on Termination

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Bailey v Angove's Pty Ltd, Supreme Court,

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

PwC Report Shows £3 billion Value of Community Pharmacy

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Community pharmacy contributed £3 billion to the NHS, public sector and wider society in England in 2015, according to a report from PwC.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Pfizer's Buying Streak Continues

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

With US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer looking set to take over swathes of the pharmaceutical industry with its multiple acquisition attempts.

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Facebook Mogul Invests $3 Billion in Health Sector

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have announced that they are committing a huge US$3bn to medical research through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Vision for the Future of Community Pharmacy Unveiled

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

The Community Pharmacy Forward View has finally been published to the delight of many in the pharmacy sector.

Articles & Blogs Employment

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2016 will come into Force on 1 October 2016

Friday, 23 September 2016

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2016 will come into force on 1 October 2016.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Zero Hours Contracts are on the Rise

Friday, 23 September 2016

The number of people currently employed on zero hours contracts has risen by approximately 21% compared to the same period last year according to a report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Articles & Blogs Employment

Top Businesses Form Coalition to Tackle Pregnancy Discrimination at Work

Friday, 23 September 2016

A number of high profile employers have joined an equality initiative aiming to put an end to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace, which currently affects around 390,000 women each year.

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