Will new service be fit for purpose?
The UK government has recently launched the Fit for Work service. Among other things, the scheme is designed to help employees return to or...
How to manage long Covid at work
Laura Morrison of Dentons discusses the ACAS’ new Covid-19 guidance
Vital protection or a lot of hassle?
The Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) came into force on April 1. But what is its purpose? And what are the pitfalls for wholesalers...
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Snap your way to a healthy diet
Foodvisor is an artificial intelligence (AI) app that provides a nutritional report based on a picture of your plate of food .
Employment law in a post-Brexit world
The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 with a withdrawal agreement in place, a transition period and a framework for negotiations. The...
Change is afoot in symbol sector
Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Forecourts have to grasp the market
FORECOURT sites with convenience stores have a major opportunity to achieve commercial success in the coming years but only if their operators know the...
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
Five more years for partnership
Contract renewed between coffee and fuel brands.
ON-THE-GO coffee brand Costa Express has renewed its UK contract with Shell for a further five years.
The signing...
Back to the future
UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.
Official statistics support our case says FairFuel UK
FAIRFUEL UK, the campaign to reduce fuel taxes that’s backed by the Road Haulage Association, the RAC and others, has claimed that Government thinking...
MHouse explains benefits of AI investment
The experts at payment and back-office tech provider MHouse have been explaining the benefits of its latest AI-powered solutions.
Considering reasonable questions of faith
Can an employee refuse to work on a Sunday or ask to be excused from serving alcohol because of their religious beliefs? Individuals have...
Sparklers fizz in name clash
Defending trade marks from infringement is important for businesses seeking to protect their brands. Cristal Champagne recently went to lengths to do just that.
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