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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

PMCPA Release Social Media to Adhere with ABPI Code

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) has released guidance on social media advertisement for pharma suppliers, which goes into detail on particular topics.

PMCPA Release Social Media to Adhere with ABPI Code
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Protein That Aids Skin Cancer Spread Discovered

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Researchers have identified a protein which assists the spread of skin cancer to different systems in the body.

Protein That Aids Skin Cancer Spread Discovered
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal Blocks Claimant From Making the Same Argument Twice

Friday, 17 March 2023

A former employee who raised data protection arguments as part of a settled defamation claim has been told he cannot now include the same issues in a new data protection claim

Court of Appeal Blocks Claimant From Making the Same Argument Twice
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Concerns Raised About Compatibility of Minimum Service Levels Bill with Human Rights

Friday, 17 March 2023

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has issued a report raising concerns about the compatibility of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill (bill) with the UK's human rights obligations.

Concerns Raised About Compatibility of Minimum Service Levels Bill with Human Rights
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

The Immigration Rules Have Changed - Here's How!

Friday, 17 March 2023

Various changes to the UK's Immigration Rules have come into force from 12 April 2023, including changes to the Skilled Worker route minimum salary requirements and how sponsors calculate salaries.

The Immigration Rules Have Changed - Here's How!
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Government's Response to Biodiversity Net Gain - What Developers Need to Be Aware of From November 2023

Friday, 10 March 2023

On 21 February 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) issued guidance on the implementation of the mandatory biodiversity net gain in England.

The Government's Response to Biodiversity Net Gain: What Developers Need to Be Aware of From November 2023
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Articles & Blogs Recruitment

Holiday Pay and Agency Workers

Friday, 10 March 2023

The Government is currently consulting on a proposal to change the way holiday entitlement works for permanently retained part year and irregular hour workers.

Holiday Pay and Agency Workers
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Articles & Blogs Recruitment

New Guidance on Avoiding Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Recruitment

Friday, 10 March 2023

On 9 February 2023 the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published some new guidance aimed at reminding employers and recruiters of their legal obligations to avoid collusion when it comes to employee pay, working conditions and the hiring of staff.

New Guidance on Avoiding Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Recruitment
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Articles & Blogs Recruitment

Updated Guidance on Working Through an Umbrella Company

Friday, 10 March 2023

On 9 February 2023, HMRC updated its guidance, Working through an umbrella company, for the first time since November 2022. The update included new material on 'how you get paid' and 'checking your payslip'.

Updated Guidance on Working Through an Umbrella Company
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Articles & Blogs Recruitment

Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The Government has backed a Private Members' Bill which, if passed, will introduce a new framework for workers and agency workers to request a predictable working pattern.

Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The Government has backed a Private Members' Bill which, if passed, will introduce a new framework for workers and agency workers to request a predictable working pattern.

Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Value of a Collaborative Approach to Litigation

Thursday, 09 March 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the practical value of co-operation between parties in litigation.

The Value of a Collaborative Approach to Litigation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New Statutory Guidance Published on Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Thursday, 09 March 2023

With the annual gender pay gap reporting snapshot date approaching for both private and public sector employers, the Government Equalities Office has published new statutory guidance for employers.

New Statutory Guidance Published on Gender Pay Gap Reporting
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Decentralised Medicine Manufacturing Is Getting Closer

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

There are some major challenges, but the new world of Point of Care (POC) manufacturing comes with exciting prospects for innovators, suppliers and patients.

Decentralised Medicine Manufacturing Is Getting Closer
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Pharma at Crossroads as New Medicines Deal Needed for Pharma and Patients - ABPI

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

UK pharma is at a crossroads and a new medicines deal is needed, for patients, the NHS and the economy.

UK Pharma at Crossroads as New Medicines Deal Needed for Pharma and Patients - ABPI
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