The Crime and Policing Act 2026 will make it much easier for law enforcement to hold UK corporates criminally liable for offences committed by their senior management.
Systemic reform needed for ‘fragmented’ road and rail infrastructure approach, warns CMA
Systemic change to the UK’s road and rail infrastructure is needed in order to increase innovation and cut high costs and delays, according to a new report.
Hacking of Philippine Senate’s website spotlights widening political crisis
The Philippine Senate’s political crisis has spilled into cyberspace after its official website went offline on Thursday following its defacement with a warning accusing lawmakers of betraying public trust.
“The people deserve truth. The people deserve accountability. The people deserve better. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect Us,” the message said, using a closing phrase long associated with the global hacktivist collective Anonymous.
The incident comes as the Senate remains locked…
Hong Kong, Indonesia move towards direct transactions in yuan, rupiah
The People’s Bank of China, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank Indonesia signed an agreement on Thursday to create a framework for bilateral transactions between Indonesia and Hong Kong.
The parties aimed to implement a currency transaction framework for the direct exchange and settlement of Indonesian rupiah and Chinese yuan in cross-border trade and investment activities among companies and institutions in Indonesia and Hong Kong, according to an HKMA statement.
This initiative was…
FAQ/redundancy – how should UK employers choose the right selection pool?
Lesley Makin tells HRNews explains how employers should choose the selection pool in a redundancy situation
Developers given chance to shape geothermal regulation in Northern Ireland
A new regulatory and licensing regime is to be established in Northern Ireland to promote growth in the development of geothermal energy.
UK employers strengthen prevention strategies as tribunal delays stretch to 2030
Rebecca Sulley tells HRNews about practical steps employers are taking to prevent workplace disputes escalating into tribunal claims
UK employers reset ESG strategy as EU moves to cut reporting burdens
James Hay tells HRNews why ESG is being recalibrated globally and what it means for multinational employers
Oman introduces new real estate register law to modernise property regime
A new real estate register that allows issuance of electronic title deeds will bring Oman’s real estate sector in line with regional digitalisation trends, an expert has said.
Taxpayer successfully challenges HMRC information notice in long-running transfer pricing row
A recent rejection of an information notice in a long-running tax battle highlights the requirement for HM Revenue and Customs to justify their information requests, according to experts.