Government launch consultation to tackle plastics in the environment

Chancellor Philip Hammond asks for opinions on taxing some plastics in the Spring Statement.

Deadline looms for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)

MEES deadline approaching to ensure all properties let after this date have an energy performance rating of at least an E.

GDPR deadline is just around the corner

Employers reminded to take stock of their data protection policies in the lead up to GDPR.

Prime Minister announces new flexible working rights

Theresa May says flexible workers will be given improved rights following a government-ordered review.

Debenhams one of many retailers shedding jobs in bid to cut costs

The popular department store group is set to cut 320 store management jobs as it attempts to drive down costs.

April rate rises announced for statutory payments

Government has published new statutory rates of pay for maternity, paternity and shared parental pay from April 2018.