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Legislation and Regulation

How to prepare your company for GDPR

With the GDPR changes looming ahead in 2018, it is imperative that businesses learn what they need to do to protect themselves and their data. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

Legislation and Regulation

Legislation and Regulation

Lessons on IP from KitKat’s “four-finger” trade mark battle

Nestlé has lost its appeal to trademark the shape of the four-fingered KitKat bar in the UK. Here's what business can learn from this long-standing court battle.

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How to encourage whistleblowing policies in the workplace

Aziz Rahman, senior partner at corporate fraud specialists Rahman Ravelli gives his tips on how businesses everywhere need to be putting whistleblowing policies in place.

Legislation and Regulation

What the apprenticeship levy means for your business

The apprenticeship levy legislation has taken effect. Do you know what it means for your small business? Raphael Prais, lawyer at LHSSolicitors, shares his top tips on how you can make sure you comply with the new rules.

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The apprenticeship levy: how to avoid getting ripped off

Apprenticeship training has traditionally been dominated by larger training companies, however the levy provides an opportunity for smaller, niche providers to enter and compete in this space. Here's why.

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Will rule changes create a period of uncertainty for insolvency practitioners?

Shakespeare Martineau's Sean Moran outlines what insolvency practitioners need to watch out for with regulatory changes that came into effect this week.

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4 questions to ask to get gender pay gap reporting right

Equality Act 2010's Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations come in to effect today. Do you have a plan of action? ICAEW's Dr Jane Berney shares top tips to help you get started.

Legislation and Regulation

5 tax changes you need to know about

Here, Richard Stonier, partner at cloud-based accountancy software Tally Accounts, explains the five major tax changes you should expect and how to prepare for them.

Legislation and Regulation

4 questions to ask to get gender pay gap reporting right

Equality Act 2010's Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations come in to effect today. Do you have a plan of action? ICAEW's Dr Jane Berney shares top tips to help you get started.

Legislation and Regulation

5 tax changes you need to know about

Here, Richard Stonier, partner at cloud-based accountancy software Tally Accounts, explains the five major tax changes you should expect and how to prepare for them.

Legislation and Regulation

Salary sacrifices: a change is coming

In light of the new salary sacrifice rules which will be introduced next month, Vaneeta Khurana, National Head of Employment Tax at international accountancy and advisory firm, Mazars shares her thoughts on what the new draft Finance Bill will mean for employees and employers.

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Minimum wage increases: What employers need to know

With the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates set to rise in April, Raphael Prais, employment lawyer at LHS Solicitors, outlines the increases employers need to be aware of, and the potential consequences should they fail to adhere to the new legislation.

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Red tape day 2017: Are you ready for the regulatory changes?

Employment law specialist, Lindsey Knowles outlines key legal changes to take effect in April 2017. Are you prepared?

Legislation and Regulation

Article 50: Keep calm and carry on, say experts

Prime Minister Theresa May has officially triggered Article 50, the formal mechanism for leaving the European Union. What does this mean for growth businesses?