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Businesses could face additional costs from EU work ruling
05 October 2015
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said that time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers who do not have a fixed work office, should be regarded as working time and that wages should be paid in relation to this.
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Cable pledges crackdown on ‘rogue’ directors
03 October 2015
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced plans for reforms to make sure directors face “the strongest possible consequences” if they act improperly.
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Shake-up on way for insolvency rules
03 October 2015
Businesses and individuals affected by insolvency are set to benefit from moves to bring insolvency rules into the 21st century.
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Fines double for not paying correct statutory wages
02 October 2015
A new package of measures has been announced by the Business Secretary to ensure employees receive the pay to which they are entitled.
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Views sought on new Inheritance Tax Proposals
02 October 2015
Earlier this year during the Summer Budget the Government announced it would phase in a new residence nil-rate band (RNRB) from 6 April 2017 when a residence is passed upon death to a direct descendant.
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Invoice finance freedom on way
04 September 2015
Businesses are to be freed from a ban on using invoice finance in contracts, the government has confirmed.
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Dividend Allowance a ‘back door’ tax rise, say experts
04 September 2015
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) says guidance on the new Dividend Allowance will come as a “shock” to taxpayers.
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New tax task force launched
03 September 2015
A new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) task force is to target people in Scotland who appear to be living beyond their means.
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Views sought on Sunday trading devolution
03 September 2015
The government is seeking views on whether decision-making on Sunday trading should be devolved to local authorities and elected mayors.
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Illegal worker rules getting tougher
02 September 2015
Legislation is to be introduced making it easier to prosecute employers who know or suspect that someone they employ has no right to work in the UK.
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