The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that it is to draft regulations for consultation on exceptions to employer duties for those who choose to enrol all new workers into a pension scheme regardless of age or earnings.
Weblinks Do Not Breach Copyright
A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice has decreed that it is not an infringement of copyright to link to an article that is freely available online, even in cases where users believe that the linked article is appearing on a secondary website rather than that of the original publisher.
Lawyers Up In Arms Over Legal Aid Cuts
Earlier this week lawyers voiced their concerns about cuts to criminal legal aid and questioned the viability of proposals by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), which include a restructuring of the market and fee cuts of up to 30 per cent, which many legal aid firms said they will struggle to absorb.
Water Bill Completes Committee Stage
As storms have battered the country this week and flooding has spread from the West Country to the Thames Valley, the Water Bill completed its committee stage in the House of Lords, undergoing its first line-by-line scrutiny.
Clock Ticking On Consumer Credit Legislation
Businesses must take action and register for a consumer credit licence with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the clock ticks towards a change in regulations over consumer credit, otherwise they face closing parts of their business for up to 12 months and face unlimited fines if they miss the deadline.