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When is a nuisance a nuisance?
A recent ruling from the Technology and Construction court has given more guidance on the unpleasant situation of an industrial neighbour that is perceived to be causing an odour nuisance. In the case - Barr & others v Biffa Waste Services Li... Opinion
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Recruitment trend likely to flounder as confidence dips
Cisco isn't going to be the only firm looking to protect the bottom line by taking the axe to staff numbers with warnings that plenty of other UK businesses are considering reducing headcount as the economy heads back into choppy waters. The warning... News
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HMRCs systems don't help small businesses
According to the Forum of Private Businesses, HMRCs online tax systems just can't cut the mustard and they certainly aren't helping small businesses. The FPB describes the systems as 'including complex and unwieldy online procedures' and are very... Opinion
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Absence doesn't make the heart grow fonder
Staff absence costs employers a fortune every year. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, with an average salary of £25000, this amounts to some £32 billion a year. The CIPD also reckon that less than 50 per c... Opinion
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Be careful with ex-gratia payments
How often have employers found it expedient to dismiss an employee and then give them an ex-gratia payment to keep them happy (and quiet)? Well those that follow this practice should be aware of a recent case - Publicis Consultants UK Ltd v O'Farrell... Opinion
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Corporate hi-jacking
According to credit reference agency, Graydon UK, there's been a huge rise in fraud attempts perpetrated against businesses. The statistics indicate a rise of 130 per cent over the first five months of 2011 to 214 instances, the hijacking of companie... Opinion
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Women aren't hot (potatoes)
It appears that the Government, Europe and society wants more women to be employed at board level. Starting with the (old) news that last February, Lord Davies published a report for the Government recommending that UK FTSE 100 companies should h... Opinion
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SME owners turn to personal cash to stay afloat
Close to half of UK small business owners have injected personal cash into their firm to stay afloat as the cost of doing business in Britain remains high and banks continue to keep their wallets shut. A new study by business energy comparison site M... News
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Government money laundering consultation kicks off
The Government is consulting on proposals to revise the Money Laundering Regulations following a review. Opinion
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Wiggle-room for retirement
Whilst it should be common knowledge that the default retirement age is being abolished from this October, it appears that the European Court of Justice has given employers a little latitude so that some employees can be compulsorily retired. The... Opinion