Keeping on top of carers’ rights
There are approximately five million people currently providing unpaid care in the UK. Karen Farrell, an employment lawyer at Dentons, looks at what rights carers are afforded in the workplace under the law
Preparing for new disclosure changes
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 202, which received royal assent on 14 July, and the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 are set to change the criminal record checks regime and the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Mark Hamilton summarises the key changes
Coronavirus and statutory sick pay
SSP amendments and their effect on businesses
Slow recovery for fuel sales
Fuel sales in the UK continue to sit well below normal levels, but volumes are starting to creep up.
Helping hand protection
Forecourt hygiene equipment provided GripHero has been offering its dispensers free of charge to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Industry calls for hydrogen clarity
Leading businesses across the UK’s energy and automotive sectors have called for the government to set out a hydrogen fuel roadmap.
Immigration after Brexit transition
New rules on foreign workers come into force on 1 January
CJ Lang expands its offer
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been expanding its offer with new supplier partnerships
Wholesaler helping out in the community
The team at United Wholesale Grocers has been stepping up its support for retailers and the community during the coronavirus outbreak
All systems go at wholesaler HQ
Filshill firing on all cylinders during crisis
Franchise call for retailers
One Stop makes case for retail model
UWS takes a tech approach to COVID
Wholesaler cleans depot with ‘bio-fogging’ system
Facing big challenges
Nisa has been adapting to the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak by finding new ways to support its retailers
Social success
COSTCUTTER’s investment in social media training and guidance has become increasingly important over the past few months, according to the fascia
Criminal charges and dismissal
Employer rights when an employee is charged with an offence
Fuel for NHS staff
FUEL supplier Certas Energy has been offering free hot drinks to all NHS and emergency service workers across its forecourt estate
