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On Monday 17 December, 2018 a plan was introduced by the Government called ‘The Good Work Plan’ which includes various proposed reforms to employees’ rights. The plan proposes a number of reforms, such as entitling workers to be...
It is the season for exchanging gifts with your loved ones and we spend so much time trying to find the perfect and most thoughtful gift for every person. Perhaps however the most thoughtful gift is to plan to mitigate your inheritance tax liability...
Discriminatory harassment is defined by Section 26 of the Equality Act 2010, as follows: (1) A person (A) harasses another (B) if— (a) A engages in unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic , and (b) the conduct has the...
It was recently reported that the UK retail industry suffered its worst November footfall decline in nine years. This news follows a number of major high street firms who have had to close their doors in recent months. When such stories are...
According to recent statistics from Disabled Living Foundation, there are around 13.3 million people who have a disability, in the UK. With the UK currently experiencing a severe shortage of housing, it is arguable that there are more people living in...
Statistics recently released by football’s equality and inclusion organisation Kick It Out have revealed that discriminatory abuse at football matches has risen for the sixth consecutive year, with racism accounting for more than half of reported...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recently proposed changes to the requirements for nurses and midwives from outside the UK taking the International Language Test System (IELTS), as part of the NMC’s international registration process. ...
As we move into the winter months and the days become colder, it is important that we are prepared for the climate change to ensure that we remain safe and warm. Often we are just not ready for the cold weather and so here are some top tips: For...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently published guidance on managing the risk of falls from windows in a care home, as the seventh issue of its ‘learning from safety incidents’ resources. In this issue, the CQC describe an incident...
Since 6 April 2018 employers have been required to pay income tax and class one national insurance contributions (NICs) on an element of all termination payments, whether or not they are contractual payments. What were the previous tax rules...
It was recently reported that the CQC prosecuted a care home provider in the Magistrates Court for failing in its duty to protect people in its care, exposing them to the risk of sexual abuse. The case concerned an allegation that the care home had...
The UK food supplements market is flourishing, as sales reached £431 million in 2016, with a predicted total of £457 million by 2021. Almost half of Britain’s population consume vitamins and minerals on a daily basis but health experts...
