Government backs new menopause legal guidance which could see firms being sued February 23, 2024 The government has backed a landmark ruling from the equalities watchdog saying employers must "understand their legal duties" over the menopause - or face being sued.
Saietta: Administration warning issued by EV tech firm once worth over £100m February 23, 2024 Electric vehicle drivetrain technology company Saietta Group has issued a warning it may need to start planning to enter administration if a sale is not agreed.
Government backs SLAPPs bill to stop gagging of press amid warning it needs more work February 23, 2024 The UK Government has backed a bill that will crack down on SLAPPs that will prevent wealthy or corrupt people from gagging journalists by using the legal system. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) is a term given to defamation cases and legal threat that are generally brought against journalists and campaigners as a form [...]
ICO tells Serco Leisure to stop ‘unlawfully’ using facial recognition and fingerprint data to monitor staff February 23, 2024 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered public service provider Serco Leisure and its trusts to stop using facial recognition technology and fingerprint scanning to monitor employee attendance. Following an investigation, the ICO said Serco Leisure was “unlawfully” processing the biometric data of more than 2,000 employees at 38 leisure facilities. The regulator said the [...]
Standard Chartered chief pockets bumper pay packet as London bosses call for more cash February 23, 2024 The boss of Standard Chartered pocketed a bumper pay rise last year as his total paypacket swelled to £7.8m.
Mortgage rates are going back UP – but where will they end up? February 23, 2024 A number of mortgage lenders are raising their costs again in a move which will “bring further tears to the eyes of the general public”.
Reddit reveals quirky IPO plans to let users buy into stock February 23, 2024 Social media site Reddit filed for a hotly anticipated IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in March yesterday with plans for an unusual offering to allow its users buy into the stock on debut.
City of London Investment Group reports drop in profit as investments struggle February 23, 2024 The City of London Investment Group (CLIG) announced its 2023 half-year results as for the first time, the group reported in US dollars.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group significantly ups stake in model trains maker Hornby February 23, 2024 Mike Ashley's retail empire Frasers Group has significantly increased its stake in model railways manufacturer Hornby.
Ground Rents Income fund offloads two student sites as it continues to liquidate portfolio February 23, 2024 A British real estate investment trust has offloaded two student accommodation sites in Bristol and Exeter for a total of over £3m.