As of this Sunday, Sunday trading laws will be relaxed until September 9 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games under the terms of a Bill which was granted Royal Assent in May.
Employment Tribunal Fees Confirmed
The decision to introduce fixed fees for two “levels” of claims for employment tribunals was announced on Friday to the acclaim of business groups but against the wishes of trades unions and some politicians.
Hague Launches European Law Audit
Foreign Secretary William Hague is launching a “comprehensive audit” of UE law and its impact on the UK, including laws that affect business and other possible overlaps with British law.
Law Banning Religious Symbols At Work May Change
The Government may bring in new laws to give employees the right to wear a crucifix at work after the Prime Minister supported the appeal of a woman barred from wearing one while working for British Airways.
Insurance Industry Lobbyists Could Threaten Nest Enrolment
With two-thirds of the UK’s private sector not having a workplace pension, news that pension plans designed to help the lower paid save for retirement have been diluted comes as a blow.