Company directors ‘should be held responsible for late payments’

Company directors should be held responsible for late payment of invoices, according to a survey of supply chain managers. The research, carried out by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, found that seven out of 10 respondents believed there should be independent oversight and stronger penalties to prevent businesses abusing their suppliers. The survey

Tighter rules against money laundering come into effect

Companies that come under anti-money laundering legislation must now report certain irregularities to Companies House. The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) came into effect on 10 January. It obliges businesses to tell Companies House if there’s a discrepancy between the information they hold about a beneficial owner and information on the Companies House People with

Gardener unfairly dismissed despite drink-driving conviction

A gardener was unfairly dismissed after he was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, a tribunal has ruled.  Lorne Anderson, who had a history of mental health issues, had worked for the Fife Health Board since 2001. His employer required gardeners to have a full driving licence. Anderson worked long hours, often six

Businesses urge new government to tackle late payment abuse

Businesses across different sectors are urging the new government to end late payment practices that are crippling many small companies. They say the existing Prompt Payment Code isn’t working and fear a surge in company insolvencies if no action is taken. David Frise, CEO of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), said repeated failures by

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