Could Thierry Henry and France force Real Madrid to release Kylian Mbappe for Olympics? March 22, 2024 Real Madrid are not keen to let their French players compete at Paris 2024.
Whistleblower in high-profile Saudi bribery case seeks legal action against MoD March 8, 2024 A retired lieutenant colonel is taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Business and Trade over his treatment after he whistleblew in a high-profile Saudi bribery case. Lieutenant colonel Ian Foxley made complaints against GPT Special Project Management back in August 2012 – which resulted in the Serious Fraud Office [...]
Former Financial Reporting Council employee ordered to pay regulator after employment case dismissed February 28, 2024 Mr R Hartigan took the FRC to the Employment Tribunal (ET) last year after he was dismissed in September 2022 because he made a single protected disclosure.
Gig economy: Law firm launches probe for Parcelforce drivers in latest workers’ rights row February 26, 2024 Law firm Leigh Day has launched an investigation on behalf of Parcelforce drivers to establish if they have been misclassified as self-employed independent contractors rather than workers. The probe was launched in order to consider if the drivers have a potential group claim on their hands as they could be missing out on holiday pay and the [...]
Labour are chasing the rural vote, but Starmer is no champion of the shires February 26, 2024 The Labour leader will have his work cut out convincing voters in the countryside that he has their interests at heart, says Eliot Wilson
SFO chief wants to pay whistleblowers – but City lawyers warn policy faces hurdles February 14, 2024 City lawyers have warned that implementing a policy of paying financial crime whistleblowers rewards in the UK won't be straight forward and faces a number of legal and cultural challenges.
Labour’s plans for workers’ rights must ‘strike balance’, experts warn February 8, 2024 Labour’s plans to beef up workers’ rights must “strike a balance” between the needs of firms and staff, bosses and experts have told CityA.M.
Talent crisis: Insurers are struggling to attract new staff. Could painting and TikToks be the answer? February 6, 2024 Insurance firms are in need of new blood. But the industry - innovative and exciting once you're in it - is struggling to cut through to the next generation.
Lawyers question benefit of plan to bring back Employment Tribunal fees January 30, 2024 Lawyers have questioned the benefit of a government plan to reintroduce Employment Tribunal fees almost seven years after the Supreme Court declared they were unlawful.
“You have to ask, am I enjoying my job? If you aren’t, try something new” January 28, 2024 The CEO of the Jobs Foundation, Georgina Bristol, tells City A.M. why her work doesn't always feel like it