Tag Archives: Business
Plastic Money (Canada)
I was a bit shocked that the new $100 Canadian notes were made of plastic! Related articles Get ready for more plastic in your wallet; new polymer $20s unveiled today (thestar.com)
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BIS calls for evidence on dealing with dismissal and “compensated no-fault dismissal” for micro businesses
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) has issued a call for evidence seeking views on two measures to address concerns that dismissal procedures can be too onerous, particularly for smaller businesses: Dismissal processes. Views are sought on whether the … Continue reading →
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Revised timetable for auto-enrolment staging dates issued
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a revised timetable of staging dates for auto-enrolment which has details of a delay in implementing staging dates for “small businesses” proposed on 28 November 2011 by the pensions minister, Steve Webb. … Continue reading →
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Occupy Wall Street In London – Photos
Coming back from a meeting earlier this week I took some photos of the Occupy Wall Street/London/London Stock Exchange outside of St Paul’s cathedral for my international readers. Related articles Occupy Wall St protests come to London (telegraph.co.uk)
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Tagged as Business, Julian Assange, London, London Stock Exchange, Paternoster Square, Protest, St Paul's Cathedral, Wall Street
BIS Employment Law Review – 2010 to 2015
The Department for Business, Skills and Innovation (BIS) has today published an update on its review of employment laws across Government to make it as easy as possible for businesses to take people on. The Government set out in the Coalition Agreement that … Continue reading →
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UBS loss in the range of USD 2 billion due to unauthorized trading – Mr. Kweku Adoboli reportedly in police custody
UBS Press release about unauthorized trading UBS Bank has released a short press release ,with a notable lack of detail (no details of who, when, or where or how long the investigation has run for, or how they found out … Continue reading →
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ACAS publishes new Social Networking Advice
ACAS has recently published several fact sheets on the use of social media in the workplace (Click here for a link). It is estimated that misuse of the internet and social media by workers costs Britain’s economy billions of pounds every year and add … Continue reading →
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Corporate INTL Magazine Names Bargate Murray as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year, UK”
I am delighted to announce that Bargate Murray has been named as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year, UK” 2011, by Corporate INTL Magazine. The award is in recognition of the world-wide success of the firm, and specifically our niche … Continue reading →
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Government Launches new Mentoring Scheme for SME’s
The Department for Business Innovation and & Skills (BIS) has launched a new mentoring scheme designed to give British SME‘s free access to more knowledge and support. The web site is www.mentorsme.co.uk . The aim of the website is to offer a single … Continue reading →
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Blow The Whistle On Red Tape – The New BIS “Red Tape Challenge”
The Department for business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has issued a new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations. The Red Tape Challenge … Continue reading →
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