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In today’s financial market, redundancies are unfortunately becoming a reality for many businesses and employees.

Social media applications (or commonly known as ‘apps’) are being developed all the time and we are constantly being introduced to new social media platforms, some of which take almost no time to gain huge popularity. 

In an era defined by innovation and entrepreneurship, the United Kingdom has made a substantial effort towards fostering its reputation as a global hub for start-ups and innovators.

If the latest opinion polls are to be believed, it appears that the outcome of a General Election in 2024, is highly likely to be a Labour Government. This is certainly something which prudent employers should be building into their scenario planning.

This week, Birmingham City Council formally declared itself in financial difficulty. It issued a Section 114 Notice which states that it has insufficient resources to meet its expenditure and is unable to agree any solution which would provide suitable funding.

Staying beyond the expiration of your UK visa is a serious matter that, in most cases, can result in significant and long-lasting repercussions. These consequences include possible deportation, forced removal, detention, and various legal consequences which could hinder future immigration prospects.

The cessation of freedom of movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union has led to the implementation of a uniform immigration system that impartially assesses all applicants, regardless of their country of origin.

In 2018, the UK Government consulted on a mandatory approach to ethnicity pay reporting, which sought views on the benefits of gathering, monitoring and publishing ethnicity data amongst other key areas. 

Both the UK Electoral Commission and the PSNI, announced serious data breaches. This article looks at what happened to cause the breaches, and what lessons employers can learn from this about processing data and how to protect the information.

As an employer, identifying and supporting those with hidden disabilities may present unique and complicated challenges, and so we have put together this guide for employers to aid in this complex area.