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Date: 18 Apr 2012
Fundraising rules ‘need clarification’
The regulatory system that governs charitable fundraising needs to be simplified, according to a key industry body.
Date: 13 Feb 2012
Fewer SMEs using loans and overdrafts
Fewer small businesses are using bank overdrafts or loans
Date: 07 Feb 2012
SMEs urged to tackle late payments
A new working group of business representatives will examine the issues behind late payments
Date: 25 Jan 2012
Business registrations ‘on the rise’
New business registrations rose in 2011 as an increasing number of people wanted to be their own boss
Date: 09 Jan 2012
Value of deals ‘rises in South East’
We previously reported that research from RSA and Warwick Business School indicated that more than a tenth of the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had struggled to access funding from banks this year. In...
Date: 04 Jan 2012
Bank funding ‘eludes tenth of SMEs’
Research from RSA and Warwick Business School reports more than a tenth of the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have struggled to access funding from banks this year, despite the Project Merlin agreement. According...
Date: 15 Dec 2011
Trade rules enforcement to change
Changes to enforcement of regulations for businesses are being issued by the business secretary to end the 'tick-box approach to inspection'. The move follows a consultation which included setting out plans for a lighter touch...
Date: 28 Nov 2011
EU rules relaxed for smaller firms
Small and medium-sized companies and so-called micro-enterprises will be the subject of special regimes to minimise the need for them to obey regulations, according to the European Commission. Reporting to the European Parliament, the commission...
Date: 25 Nov 2011
Tenth of SMEs ‘plan acquisitions’
As 2012 approaches, 10% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have thought about bidding for one of their competitors, new research suggests. In the coming six months, around 25% of the SMEs polled in a...
Date: 16 Nov 2011
SMEs offered new IP claims service
In a bid to offer more protection to the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Patent County Court (PCC) is set to launch a new small claims service, ministers have confirmed. The service will...
Date: 09 Nov 2011
2012 continuity advice for South East SMEs
Ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, companies based in and around the capital have been offered new business continuity guidance by the Cabinet Office. Home working and staffing are among the key issues...
Date: 01 Nov 2011
Steady rise up the rankings for B P Collins
Leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has achieved significant success in the latest edition of the leading legal directory Chambers UK. The practice's Corporate and family law teams both increased their category rankings and...
Date: 19 Oct 2011
Family businesses ‘failing at succession planning’
Family businesses require more help with succession planning, according to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Date: 18 Oct 2011
Court clerk first to be convicted under Bribery Act
A court clerk is the first person in the UK to be convicted under the new Bribery Act.
Date: 04 Oct 2011
Small businesses ‘better protected’ under new intellectual property law
The government hopes to protect small businesses' intellectual property with a new law.
Date: 22 Sep 2011
Strong showing for B P Collins in Legal 500
The latest Legal 500 league tables underline the depth of expertise at B P Collins, with top level plaudits for its lawyers across both the commercial and private client arenas. The increasing strength of its...
Date: 09 Sep 2011
Clerk first to be charged under Bribery Act
A court clerk has become the first person to be charged under the Bribery Act.
Date: 24 Aug 2011
Sir Ken Morrison fined for Disclosure and Transparency Rules failures
The Financial Services Authority has fined Sir Ken Morrison £210,000 for breaching the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Date: 26 Jul 2011
Fines highlight need for strong anti-bribery procedures
Recent prosecutions have shown the need for companies of all sizes to ensure they have strong anti-bribery policies in place.
Date: 15 Jul 2011
Treasury unveils plans to boost small business finance
The Treasury has announced proposals to change schemes that support small businesses.
Date: 12 Jul 2011
Businesses advised to protect brands from .xxx domain
Businesses with websites are being urged to protect their sites from the new .xxx domain.
Date: 08 Jul 2011
British Standards Institute responds to Bribery Act with new code
The British Standards Institute is working on a new code to help businesses comply with the Bribery Act.
Date: 30 Jun 2011
Bribery Act: is your business ready?
The Bribery Act comes into force on 1 July, but many businesses may not be prepared.
Date: 09 Jun 2011
Government proposes risk-based approach to anti-money laundering procedures
The government has set out plans to remove criminal penalties for businesses without systems in place to combat money laundering.
Date: 07 Jun 2011
Small businesses urged to be wary of copyright images
The Forum of Private Business has warned small companies to check that they have the right to use images on their websites.
Date: 31 May 2011
SMEs to get representative to check application of European law
The European Commission has announced plans to create national representatives for small firms.
Date: 26 May 2011
Website owners get 1 year to comply with cookies law
The Information Commissioner's Office has said website owners have a year to meet new rules on storing cookies.
Date: 18 May 2011
Websites will need consent to store cookies under new European privacy law
A new European privacy directive will mean businesses have to receive express consent from website users to store cookies.
Date: 18 Apr 2011
Legal services ‘can boost UK growth’
Solicitors can help to drive economic recovery, Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said.
Date: 30 Mar 2011
Bribery Act comes into force 1 July
The Ministry of Justice has set the date for the Bribery Act to come into force, as guidance is published to help businesses comply.
Date: 28 Feb 2011
Report recommends more female representation on boards
The government has welcomed a report calling for more women on company boards.
Date: 25 Feb 2011
Businesses ‘will not have to spend millions on Bribery Act compliance’
Ken Clarke has reassured businesses over Bribery Act compliance.
Date: 21 Feb 2011
Small firms welcome public procurement contract reform
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed government plans to open up more public contracts to its members.
Date: 10 Feb 2011
Renewables offer businesses ‘huge opportunities’
British businesses can benefit from the renewables growth, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has said.
Date: 07 Feb 2011
Business insolvencies fall as economy recovers
The number of companies going out of business has fallen.
Date: 19 Jan 2011
Bribery Act to be reviewed amid business concerns
The government has confirmed it is reviewing the Bribery Act.
Date: 19 Jan 2011
Charity panel predicts shortfall in funding
Third Sector's Austerity Watch panel is pessimistic about the coming year.
Date: 07 Jan 2011
Bribery Act ‘single biggest pressure on UK firms’
British companies are concerned over the new Bribery Act, the GC100 group Chair has said.
Date: 05 Jan 2011
B P Collins has strengthened its team for 2011 with the addition of five new solicitors.
Date: 14 Dec 2010
Deadline on CRC scheme amendments looms
Friday 17 December is the deadline for a consultation on amendments to the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme.
Date: 06 Dec 2010
Companies reminded of new laws on chemical substances
New European laws on the classification, labelling, packaging and notification of chemical substances have taken effect.
Date: 02 Dec 2010
Charities granted iXBRL accounting leeway
Charities can continue to use PDF for filing accounts, HM Revenue and Customs has said.
Date: 21 Nov 2010
Google signs commitment to data security
In light of its recent data breach, Google has signed a commitment to ensure a similar situation does not arise again.
Date: 15 Nov 2010
Packaging fine issued to London restaurant firm
London-based Gioma UK Ltd has been served with a fine for failing to comply with the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations.
Date: 05 Nov 2010
Recognition across the board for legal team: Chambers UK 2011
The expertise of lawyers in both commercial and private client work at Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has been recognised
Date: 03 Nov 2010
Illegal waste operation results in court action
An illegal waste operation in Surrey has been uncovered by the Environment Agency, leading to fines for those involved.
Date: 17 Sep 2010
Companies given details of merger guidelines
The Office of Fair Trading and Competition Commission have published information concerning their assessment of mergers from a competitive perspective.
Date: 10 Sep 2010
2010 Landfill Directive target ‘to be met’
The government expects to meet its 2010 Landfill Directive target.
Date: 08 Sep 2010
Top honours as B P Collins impresses the Legal 500
B P Collins' legal teams have made an impressive charge up the rankings of the annual Legal 500 league tables.
Date: 21 Jul 2010
Act now to appoint a natural director
All businesses must appoint at least one real person to their board of directors by 1 October 2010.
Date: 09 Jul 2010
Firms launch legal challenge to Digital Economy Act
The Digital Economy Act is to be brought under scrutiny in the High Court.
Date: 05 May 2010
Triple success for new partners at B P Collins
Leading Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has appointed three new partners and this month (May) welcomes two new faces to the practice. Stepping up as a new partner within the Corporate and Commercial team,...
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