Will the number of compulsory liquidations continue to increase?
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Figures released by the Insolvency Service for May 2022 show a 42 per cent increase in the number of compulsory insolvencies in England and Wales compared to the previous month – up from 95 to 135.
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Would a refusal to mediate be reasonable in context of coronavirus?
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The court has recently provided some interesting guidance in relation to an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the case of BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvania and the Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2020).
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“Gender critical” beliefs are capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the belief that biological sex is unchangeable and separate from gender identity is a philosophical belief which falls within the protection of the Equality Act 2010.
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Television drama has been a necessary diversion during these endless winter weeks of lockdown but a series currently showing on Sunday evenings has provided a useful case study in what not to do if you wish to ensure your family is taken care of following your sudden death.
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It was the expectation that the NHS, schools and industry are expected to reduce their carbon emissions by two thirds over the next 15 years. If this expectation is achieved, it is anticipated that over 80,000 incremental green jobs will be created as part of the 10-point green recovery plan.
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 bold vision for cycling and walking: vulnerable road users to be protected
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Philip Edwards reviews the recent government report that proposes improved road safety for pedestrians & cyclists, & criminal penalties for dangerous drivers
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