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Large numbers of businesses are unaware of major legislative changes that mean a shareholder with significant control in a company now has to be...
Create framework to help small firms trade internationally, WTO is urged
The World Trade organisation must create an international trading system fit for small firms in order to help them achieve their international trade ambitions.
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CBRE Leeds office to monitor new Pubs Code legislation
The Specialist Markets division at CBRE’s Leeds office has pledged to monitor the Pubs Code legislation which has now come into effect and impacts...
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Are you a paralegal without even realising it? Thousands of people are, says Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals...
Employers’ workplace pension contributions must increase in April
From Friday 6th April, employers and employees will be required to increase contributions into their Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme.
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Worrying lack of training threatens jobs, says the FSB
Training being offered to UK firms through their supply chains is at a worryingly low level that’s threatening jobs, pay and productivity, according to...
Northern Powerhouse means a great deal for Lincoln
Lincolnshire County Council has welcomed the Government's announcement to upgrade rail services in the North of England – a move which includes improvements to...
Businessman who falsified VAT claim ordered to sell home or face...
A Lincolnshire businessman who created fake invoices to falsely reclaim VAT, now faces having to sell his home to comply with the confiscation order.
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Is your small business up to speed with the GDPR regulations?
Small businesses don’t yet understand the issues surrounding GDPR – the General Data Protection Regulations – which are set to be implemented in May...
Directors unite to hammer home mental health message
Directors at two West Yorkshire firms have come together to encourage business leaders across the region to recognise the importance of essential workplace mental...
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