Automotive

    UK businesses to make known gender pay gap

    Businesses in the UK employing in excess of 250 staff members are now required to publish the difference in average pay between male and female employees, it is reported on legal news website Out-Law.

    Published date:

    12/03/2015


    The great diesel car debate

    A campaign has been launched to 'challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel' vehicles. Led by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the campaign is focused on endorsing the Euro-6 emission standards.

    Published date:

    12/03/2015


    EU impact on UK laws

    Two thirds of all laws passed in the UK are either made or influenced by the European Union.

    Published date:

    10/03/2015


    UK to trial cyber security scheme for SMEs

    The Costar scheme, designed to provide cyber-security services to SMEs in Europe, is to be piloted in the UK.

    Published date:

    09/03/2015


    Business benefits of reduced regulation exaggerated

    In an article published in the Financial Times, it is claimed that ministers are overplaying the corporate benefits being created by their drive to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in the UK.

    Published date:

    06/03/2015


    Europe should lead on environmental regulation

    According to an article published in The Guardian, Europe has the most comprehensive, ambitious and binding environmental legislation in place and should not be afraid to be a world leader in this domain.

    Published date:

    05/03/2015


    Fire safety regulations being overlooked

    A Government report has highlighted that many pubs and clubs are non-compliant with fire safety regulations. As well as posing severe safety risks, this could also mean that licensed premises could be losing money through out-dated fire assessments and checks.

    Published date:

    05/03/2015


    New standard increases eco-awareness for businesses

    A recently published standard will help businesses understand and recognize the role played by biodiversity in their overall environmental impact

    Published date:

    27/02/2015


    New regulations to accommodate driverless cars

    A report from the Department of Transport (DfT) has called for changes to road regulations to take place before the UK's roads are ready to host driverless cars, as reported by the BBC.

    Published date:

    13/02/2015


    Ban on smoking in cars with children

    If you have young passengers in your car you will no longer be able to smoke, as reported by the BBC.

    Published date:

    13/02/2015