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The English Court of Appeal holds a senior manager strictly to account for...
As a senior manager, can you be summarily dismissed under English law for gross misconduct not as a result of deliberate or dishonest conduct but instead due to a negligent failure to act, even when...
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5 key risks in the U.K.’s build-to-rent market
As build-to-rent grows and matures, our roundtable of experts, identified five key areas of risk and potential solutions.
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As avian influenza surges, what to watch out for
Back in 2015 we reported on the avian influenza (AI) outbreak in the U.S. and Canada that occurred earlier that year. 50 million birds were killed to prevent the spread of the virus and poultry farmers...
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A new regulatory threat for directors of U.K.-listed companies
You are a director of a U.K.-listed company but not its Chief Financial Officer. A significant error is discovered in the financial statements going back several years, as a result of which the...
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Supreme Court victory for U.K. Financial Conduct Authority spells trouble for...
The recent U.K. Supreme Court decision in Financial Conduct Authority V Macris has clarified the law—but not in a way that will give comfort to senior managers.
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Brexit impact on transportation industry
The U.K. Government has invoked Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, meaning Britain’s exit from the E.U. will be complete by the end of March 2019.
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The Grand National – The world’s greatest steeplechase
The Grand National is a race like no other. Ever since the aptly named Lottery won the first running of the race in 1839, the race has continued to entertain and astound in equal measure and this...
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Financial Conduct Authority: Imbalanced accountability
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fines total more than £3 billion in the five years up to April 2016 – with only a minuscule proportion levied on individuals. But the accountability imbalance is set...
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Spotlight on a National Living Wage market
The past two years have seen a big shift in the U.K. pay landscape for low earners. Back in 2015, George Osborne, a member of the British Parliament and former chancellor, announced the introduction of...
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Chronic labour shortage forecast for U.K. food and drink industry post Brexit
As part of a series of in depth articles on the effect of Brexit on various U.K. industries, Willis Towers Watson recently released its insights on the food and drink industry. Brexit has added to...
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