202 employers named and shamed for failing to pay national minimum wage
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Following investigations by HMRC which concluded between 2017 and 2019, 202 employers have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay their staff the legal minimum wage.
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A budget of mixed fortunes for Retail, Leisure and Hospitality businesses
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Retail & leisure
Announcements made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the autumn budget appear to be a mixed bag for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sector.
Written by
Amanda French
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A relief for developers – The Supreme Court’s decision in URS v BDW
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Construction
On 21 May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a pivotal judgement in the case of URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21.
Written by
Mark Christie
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Living with memory loss can have a negative impact on everyday life. Whether that’s using photos to remember places or working with a case manager, we explore how the right strategies and support can make a real difference to coping with memory loss.
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules
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Agriculture
In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Jodie Coles
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Nicola Sutton, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s commercial property team, says the UK must embrace AI to remain competitive; but that the data centres it relies on pose a conundrum, consuming vast amounts of water.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Alleviating worries – Second Animal Welfare Bill to tackle livestock worrying
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The objective of the second Animal Welfare Bill is twofold: to raise standards for animal welfare and to reform the existing legislation relating to the keeping of animals by offering improved enforcement powers to the police.
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