As predicted earlier this month, Europe’s highest court threw out the UK Government’s challenge to a financial transaction tax (FTT) aimed at preventing a group of 11 European countries from introducing what is also known as the ‘Robin Hood’ tax.
Read moreCall For No More Judges In “No-Fault” Divorces
The most senior family judge in England and Wales has said that it is time to simplify ‘no-fault’ divorces and suggests that there is no need for a judge to be involved in such cases, as they could be handled…
Read moreHS2 Bill Not Derailed By Tory Revolt
The general principles of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill 2013-14, dubbed HS2, have been approved in the House of Commons, meaning that ministers in favour of the rail line are a step nearer to seeing the…
Read moreWorld Intellectual Property Day
To mark World Intellectual Property (IP) Day on April 26, the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has released figures showing its success since its launch last year.
Read moreFTT legal ruling to be brought forward
According to a report in the Financial Times, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will announce its ruling on Europe’s financial transactions tax (FTT) next week, well before 2015, which was when it was expected.
Read moreHealth And Safety Rules Used As Excuses
Work and Pensions Minister Mike Penning has written to schools and local authorities in England urging a more common sense approach to health and safety regulations.
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