Despite being rejected by the House of Lords less than a month ago, the House of Commons has this week voted to reinstate the Government’s controversial “rights for shares” proposals into the Growth and Infrastructure Bill by a margin of 277 to 239.
Tenants Protected By Law
‘Fly-by-night’ letting agents, who rip off tenants through levying ‘hidden’ upfront charges or withholding deposits, face heavy fines and potential bans from trading, Housing Minister Mark Prisk announced yesterday (April 16th).
Complex Laws Hinder Economic Activity And Undermine Rule Of Law
According to a study undertaken by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, parliamentary legislation is excessively complex and its confusion undermines the rule of law.
Firms Investigated For Unpaid Interns
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are set to investigate 100 companies after being tipped off by a campaign group that they might be breaking the law through their use of unpaid interns.
New Law Closes Insurers’ Loopholes
A new law that was introduced last week will bar insurers from rejecting claims when customers fail to declare vital information that they had not been asked for.