The Bribery Act must be reformed to help mid-sized businesses to bolster Britain’s international trading performance, according to a new report.
Insurers call for fixed fees for industrial deafness claims
Insurance chiefs have called for urgent reform to the system for industrial deafness claims. The call was made yesterday (6 November) by the Association of British Insurers.
Government considers extension of corporate criminal liability
The government is considering a new offensive against corporate failure to prevent economic crime.
Government and businesses respond to landmark holiday pay tribunal
An Employment Appeals Tribunal has handed down judgement in the much anticipated case of Bear Scotland vs Fulton. The tribunal ruling opens the gates for millions of backdated claims, potentially costing businesses billions of pounds.
New licensing scheme gives access to 91 million orphan works
A new scheme launched last week is set to give unprecedented access to the UK’s wealth of orphan culturally valuable creative works, including diaries, photographs, oral history recordings and documentary films.