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The Government Equalities Office is conducting a survey inviting victims of sexual harassment to share their stories and comment on the effectiveness of the law as it currently stands. Ministers say the move is part of their commitment to strengthen protections for employees and will allow the public to have an impact on Government policy,
The government has reinforced its commitment to protecting tenants in the private rental sector by awarding councils a total of £4 million to crack down on criminal landlords and letting agents. The new funding will be shared by more than 100 councils across England, enabling them to take enforcement action against offenders and advise tenants
Network Rail has succeeded in lifting the automatic suspension of a £1.8 billion contract for the delivery of a digital train control system. The issue arose after it invited tenders to install the European Train Control System (ETCS), a common digital signalling and control standard adopted by the EU to improve interoperability between railways in
A director has been ordered to compensate creditors after purchasing a property from his insolvent company in a cut-price deal. The case provided a landmark ruling on the extent to which a director’s duties remain in place after their business is placed in administration. The issue arose after System Building Services Group Ltd went into
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
The government is to draw up new model tenancy agreements that will revise the restrictions on tenants having pets. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said more people than ever before are renting and should be able to enjoy the happiness that a pet can bring to their lives. However, currently only around 7% of landlords advertise
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
Government confirms it will put an end to no-fault evictions Tesco can’t withdraw admission over misleading profit statement Businesses urge new government to tackle late payment abuse Agent awarded £435,000 in dispute over introduction fee Royal Mail employee unfairly dismissed after manager’s false report Bella Italia loses dispute over terminating lease Estate agents fined £600,000
Government to provide cheaper homes and end leasehold abuses Gardener unfairly dismissed despite drink-driving conviction Son ordered to repay £270,000 to his mother’s estate Ministers revive no-fault divorce bill to end blame game Dementia crisis has legal implications for millions of families Mixed-sex couples can now enter into civil partnerships Widow granted right to challenge
A widow has been allowed challenge her husband’s will, which could leave her homeless, even though she began taking legal action out of time. The husband had died in 2015. His only asset was the house where the widow had lived since 1993. She was aged 60 and disabled. In a 2014 will, the husband