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UK to Become Life Science Superpower
The UK Government has just released its ten year UK Life Science Vision to make it a Life Science Superpower post-Brexit. In the foreword to the Vision document, Boris Johnson states: “We will utilise the
Whistleblower or Tattletale – Is there a difference?
2020 has become know as the ‘year of the whistleblower’ in certain business circles. During the pandemic we have seen a huge increase in whistleblowing matters. Not really surprising given the rise in issues concerning
UK/EU Agree on Something Important to Business – just.
June 2021 EU Data Protection ‘Adequacy’ Ruling – as EU tells the UK “we sort of trust you…” EU citizens have this week been given some assurance that their personal data will be protected when
UKCA Markings – Technical Files & Declaration of Conformity
Check that your business is fully complying with the new rules. The UKCA came into effect on January 1 2021 once the Brexit transition period ended. However, an adjustment grace period has been allowed so
UKCA Compliance
An essential guide to UKCA marking and compliance The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark is the new UK product mark that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain.
Til Death Do Us Part – Shares and Succession/Estate Planning
As an owner of shares in a private limited company (especially owner-managed companies), are you one of the many who believe that your shares pass automatically under the terms of your will? If so, read
Aldi wins Cuthbert and Colin Caterpillar Cake Contest as legal battle pupates
In the court of marketing, Aldi’s #FreeCuthbert tweets have won hands down against “Marks and Snitches’” IP claims (as Aldi referred to the great M&S). The IP battle relates to the similarities (or not) between the
Winds of Change IR35 (Fear Not said We)
From 6 April 2021 some, but not all, private companies will see changes to how the tax rules work when engaging self-employed consultants or contractors. The rules apply where the contractors are hired through their