Online News
May 2010
Who will look after my affairs if I am unable to?
Many people are not aware of the difficulties their families would encounter if they became incapable of making decisions for themselves either through accident or illness. People generally assume that their spouse, partner or other close family members would be able to deal with their affairs for them. It can add to the distress for your family to find that they have limited legal authority.
Firms Face Tougher Penalties Under New Bribery Act
An international crackdown on bribery means UK firms may face tougher penalties for failing to prevent corruption in future – even if that corruption was carried out by a third party.
Consistency Needed on Ash Cloud Delays
The recent travel delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe has presented bosses with a dilemma over whether to pay staff who have been stranded abroad.
Delay to Increase in Assured Shorthold Threshold
The proposed increase in the rent threshold for a tenancy to qualify as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy has been delayed until October, the Ministry of Justice has said.
‘Fit Notes’ Aim to Cut Absenteeism
The government’s new ‘fit notes’ scheme came into effect on 6 April, with the aim of saving businesses up to £240million over the next ten years.
