ICT

    Why the 'one-in, two-out rule' is good for business

    Nearly every country across the globe has regulations that are peculiar, out-dated or simply wrong – and Britain is no different.

    Published date:

    19/03/2015

    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.

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    12/03/2015

    Microsoft lead the way with ISO 27018

    Last month, Microsoft made the announcement that it would become the first major cloud services provider to adopt ISO 27018, it is reported by technology analysis website IT Pro Portal.

    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.

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    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

    Draft guidelines call for tougher action on health and safety offences

    These draft guidelines want to see tougher punishments for firms convicted of health and safety, food safety and general hygiene offences.

    Published date:

    30/01/2015