First phase of business bank begins
Business secretary Vince Cable first announced details of a state-backed business bank in September last year. Since then, business groups have been eager to see… Read More »First phase of business bank begins
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Tax efficient savings and investments
With interest rates at rock bottom and with people now saving more, we look here at a range of tax advantaged savings options. Pension savings… Read More »Tax efficient savings and investments
Regulation and rate changes: April 2013
New business rules and regulations come into effect on ‘common commencement dates’ in April and October each year. The new tax year also begins on… Read More »Regulation and rate changes: April 2013
Inquiry into high number and cost of whiplash claims
The House of Commons Transport Committee will look at how the number and cost of whiplash claims in the UK can be reduced. The inquiry… Read More »Inquiry into high number and cost of whiplash claims
Employers to design own apprenticeship schemes
Employers will be able to design and develop their own apprenticeship standards and qualifications, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced. The decision follows last… Read More »Employers to design own apprenticeship schemes
Millions leaving work to care for family members
Millions of UK adults are leaving employment or reducing working hours to care for an elderly, disabled or seriously ill family member, according to research… Read More »Millions leaving work to care for family members
Budget 2013 round-up
Chancellor George Osborne introduced Budget 2013 as one for an ‘aspiration nation’; for those who aspire to ‘own their own home, get their first job,… Read More »Budget 2013 round-up
Employee recognition programmes and why should you have one
An employee recognition programme is defined as: Communication between management and employees which rewards them for reaching specific goals or producing high quality results in… Read More »Employee recognition programmes and why should you have one
Unfair dismissal compensatory award increases
The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal has increased from £72,300 to £74,200 where the effective date of termination occurs on or after 1 February… Read More »Unfair dismissal compensatory award increases
Age discrimination: tribunal finds degree requirement for promotion was not justified
In a long-running age discrimination case, an employment tribunal has found that a police force’s requirement that its legal advisers have a law degree to… Read More »Age discrimination: tribunal finds degree requirement for promotion was not justified