Recession, rising inflation, a contracting economy, a sharp downturn, a bear market. These are the words in our news headlines. If you hold the purse strings to a budget, hold your nerve. It’s important not to be reactionary and panic. Keep focused on your company’s long-term objectives and use PR and comms to gain a […]
The scale of the problem has made it hard to ignore, with an estimated £10 billion having been lost to fraud. The political impact has also been significant. Former Chancellor turned Prime Ministerial hopeful Rishi Sunak has been criticised by colleagues during the Conservative leadership contest for the Treasury’s approach to the fraud. Prior to […]
There is a huge demand for personal information protection these days, especially with the current surge in identity theft cases thanks to increased internet usage for social media and online shopping in our daily lives. Although the use of social media, online shopping, and similar services make it easier and more comfortable for us to […]
More and more General Counsels are taking direct responsibility for the leadership of ESG programmes. Even if not your direct responsibility, you have a seat at the table and the ability to influence how your organisation thinks about this issue. Here are five fundamental shifts in mindset that corporate leadership must make to be successful […]
Julia Cluley, family partner at Valemus Law, looks closely at the rights and responsibilities someone has if they have been left to bring up their partner's child after the relationship has ended. What if you’ve been left to bring up your partner’s child after the relationship has ended, what rights do you have? The first […]
1. Choose a business structure The first step in creating a new business is choosing a business structure. This is how your business exists legally. If you just start doing business on your own, that's usually a sole proprietorship. You often don't need any formal paperwork and will file your business taxes with your personal […]
Captain Tom Every now and then there is a news story that illustrates some of the traps that lie in wait for unwary charity trustees. In June, it was announced that the Charity Commission was opening an inquiry into the management of the Captain Tom Foundation. Readers should note that this inquiry has nothing to […]
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