At the heart of the Queen’s speech today were an array of proposed bills that prepare the UK for a smooth exit from the European Union. Of 27 bills, eight pertain directly to Brexit and its implications for key sectors. There are bills to convert EU laws to UK laws and some measures on immigration, […]
The European Commission has launched three separate antitrust investigations into whether certain licensing and distribution practices of Nike, Sanrio and Universal Studios illegally restrict traders from selling licensed merchandise cross-border and online within the EU Single Market. If found guilty, these companies could face fines of up to 10% of their global turnover. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, […]
After a five-year investigation, the SFO announced that it has charged Barclays PLC and four former executives with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance. The SFO charges relate to the bank's fundraising at the height of 2008's financial crisis; when it entered into funding arrangements with Qatar. Former chief executive […]
On top of the investigatory powers bill, the UK government wants companies to actively censor the content on their sites, like Facebook and Twitter, with threats of fines. Nick Clegg claims it's an unrealistic prospect, yet a man in Pakistan was sentenced to death for what he posted on Facebook. Is it almost the end […]
Once the Head Coach of Spanish football team Real Madrid and now of UK based Manchester United, Jose Mourinho has been accused of tax evasion fraud by Spanish authorities. The accusations are in relation to his time as head coach at Real Madrid, where he allegedly defrauded Spain of €3.3m (£2.9m; $3.6m) in tax payments […]
The SFO has charged Barclays, its former CEO and three other former top executives with fraud pertaining to the funding of billions of pounds from Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis. The bank’s shares fell 0.5% on the news. There have not been any other charges or investigations in regard to the financial crisis, but […]
A total £75,000 offer to settle has been rejected in an ongoing 14-month dispute between Southern Rail and its drivers. This means disruption to the public rail service may continue indefinitely. Around 1,000 drivers were offered an equivalent of 23.8% increase to their salaries over four years, but an agreement could not be met. A […]
The University of east Anglia accidentally sent an email to hundreds of people with highly sensitive information pertaining to over 40 students there, who were suffering from extenuating circumstances. The types of circumstances extensions were given for include suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, bereavements and family illness. There were also some with anxiety, depression and more […]
Following last week’s tragedy at Grenfell tower, what many are calling London’s 9/11, several discussions have emerged regarding the liability of the disaster, litigation that may ensue, and what further action might be taken to incriminate wrongdoing and prevent further similar events. Fire safety in particular will be hugely discussed form now on, and alongside […]
The Justice Project, an art exhibition organised by HHJ Paul Darlow, the Resident Judge, and HHJ Miranda Robertshaw, the Designated Family Judge for Devon, is thought to be the first of its kind in a UK courthouse. Opened today 19th June at Plymouth Combined Courts in Armada Way, The Justice Project saw HHJ Paul Darlow […]
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