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Director disqualification? How about prison?

Director disqualification? How about prison?

The approach of the Insolvency Service appears to have shifted, no longer can directors rely on receiving a disqualification upon conviction of an insolvency related criminal offence.

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Sponsor UK system to replace Sponsor Management System

Sponsor UK system to replace Sponsor Management System

The Home Office have confirmed the limited rollout of the Sponsor UK system, which, it is hoped, will ultimately replace the current Sponsor Management System entirely.

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Report an error with your eVisa

Report an error with your eVisa

The Home Office have launched a new online form for reporting errors on eVisas.

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Using AI for automatic decisions: risk, opportunity and the ICO

Using AI for automatic decisions: risk, opportunity and the ICO

As organisations are increasing their use of new technologies to tackle pressures such as time, resources and expenditure, it comes as no surprise some are using AI large language models (LLMs) to streamline business processes. But what happens when organisations use AI to make automatic decisions?

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Modern Slavery Act 2015 – Requirements for businesses

Modern Slavery Act 2015 – Requirements for businesses

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Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited – Terminating contracts for non-payment

Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited – Terminating contracts for non-payment

In potentially welcome news for building contractors, the Court of Appeal has now clarified the position regarding a contractor’s right to terminate its employment for non-payment under a JCT building contract.

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Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Head of our Agriculture and Rural Land team, Hazel Eccles, briefly summarises the announcements that may affect property owners

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Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax

Catherine Ramsbottom in our Wills, Trusts & Estates team provides a brief summary of the changes to Inheritance Tax announced today

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Income Tax & Capital Gains Tax

Income Tax & Capital Gains Tax

Ben Oliver provides a brief summary of the key CGT changes

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AI and SMEs – what does it mean for you?

AI and SMEs – what does it mean for you?

Use of AI is spreading all the time, but what does it mean for SMEs grappling over how to use it? We take a look at some of the legal issues to consider…

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The EU AI Act, data and high-risk AI systems

The EU AI Act, data and high-risk AI systems

AI-driven technologies are transforming the way we work and live. This article discusses some data protection aspects of the European Union’s AI Act.

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EHRC produce “8-step guide” to preventing Sexual Harassment at work

EHRC produce “8-step guide” to preventing Sexual Harassment at work

From 26 October 2024, employers will have a mandatory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have updated their guidance and published a new “8-step” guide to help employers prevent sexual harassment at work.

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