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    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


    Crackdown on cold calling

    The Government has unveiled changes to the law making it easier to impose fines on businesses making nuisance calls

    Published date:

    27/02/2015


    New procurement regulations waiting in the wings

    New rules governing the UK's public sector procurement processes have been published and are due to come into effect on 26 February 2015

    Published date:

    20/02/2015


    Safety standards for freelance journalists

    A number of news organisations and support groups are backing new international safety standards which offer protection for freelance journalists, it is reported by Yahoo! News.

    Published date:

    19/02/2015


    'Revenge porn' criminalized

    It has become a criminal offence in England and Wales to post 'revenge porn' on the internet, as reported by the BBC. The Act has been incorporated into the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill and covers images shared on social media, posted on websites, sent by text or distributed physically.

    Published date:

    16/02/2015