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£20,000 fine for asbestos failings
Business lawA leisure facility was accused of treating asbestos removal as a “DIY project”, exposing staff and members of the public to this hazardous substance. How did they get the job so wrong?
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HMRC phases in new IT system
VATThe current VAT mainframe computer will be decommissioned next year. HMRC is preparing for this by moving businesses to a new IT system over the next few months. Why might this mean problems with payments?
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Refund now, check later SDLT claims
Personal TaxHMRC has changed its policy with the intention of speeding up refunds of stamp duty land tax. This sounds like good news but there’s a sting in the tail. What’s the full story?
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Is accent discrimination unlawful?
Employment lawAccording to new research by the University of Essex, London and Essex accents are deemed to be “less intelligent” than those from other parts of south east England. Can employers use someone's accent to reject their job application?
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Delivery driver crushed by forklift truck
Employment lawA delivery driver suffered extensive injuries while making a routine delivery to a decking manufacturing company. Why was the director held personally liable as well as his company?
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Director banned for poor record keeping
Business lawA company director has been disqualified from being involved in the management of any company for eleven years. What went on and why should directors take notice of the circumstances?