The EU Data Act will become directly applicable to member states from 12 September 2025. Although the UK is no longer a member of the EU, UK businesses will need to familiarise themselves with their obligations under the Act if they use, collect and/or manage any data in the EU.
The Home Office have added Colombia to the visa national list, meaning that Colombian nationals will now need to apply for a visa before travelling to the UK as a visitor.
Cybersecurity threats are an ever-present challenge for businesses. What should organisations be doing to mitigate risk and to ensure that they comply with relevant legislation?
Lauren Lashley, a Solicitor in FSP’s Private Equity & Venture Capital team, has advised the South West Investment Fund via appointed fund manager, The FSE Group, on a £1 million equity investment into Revolution-ZERO. The £1.6 million funding round included funding from angel investors and will help create 20 new jobs while supporting the overall growth of the business, which is based in Truro in Cornwall.
The Home Office have admitted that fees charged for visa-related English language tests and qualification assessments have no legal basis.
Enforcement of judgments against debtors’ occupational pensions precluded by statute
Acas have updated their sexual harassment guidance to reflect the new preventative duty for employers which came into effect on 26 October 2024.
