More than three quarters of employers say that the Agency Workers Regulations have had no effect since their introduction six months ago, according to research from recruiter Adecco.

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UK SMEs face a penalty of up to £5000 if they attempt to circumvent the new Agency Worker Regulations, which come into force on October 1 2011.

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There has been a mixed reaction to the Government's proposed changes to business legislation that it says will make life easier for small firms.

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International law firm Eversheds has conducted a study of 143 companies to see how the Agency Workers Regulations have impacted on business six months on from their introduction.

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The Government has created new visa regulations in an attempt to encourage foreign entrepreneurs and investors to enter the UK.

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Development plans for an iconic London skyscraper – the Walkie-Talkie – may be stopped due to an issue with rights-of-light.

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Businesses are not prepared for new rules coming into place regarding temporary staff, new research has indicated.

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EU regulations that require online businesses to request users’ consent before running cookies have been adopted by the UK government.

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The focus of the Red Tape Challenge has moved to equality as the scheme moves into its next phase.

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The implementation of Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) means small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners will have to think “a bit more carefully” regarding their use of temporary workers.

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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) recently warned that micro firms will be hit hard by regulations being introduced at an EU level.

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In a move that is outraging many, the UK Government has this week launched an online 'public consultation', one of the options of which could result in the 2010 Equalities Act being scrapped.

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While SMEs may be cited as the mainstay of economic recovery in the UK, increasing concern over the country's financial outlook is hampering growth, according to Hays ceo Alistair Cox.

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Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg will today announce measures to reduce the red tape burden on SMEs and stop regulations “breathing down the necks of businesses.”

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A 30 minute talk covering the new laws on taking on temporary employees and freelancers. For companies using freelancers and temporary employees, there are some potentially very nasty side effects as a result of a new set of regulations called the Agency Worker Regulations...

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The independent body set up to scrutinise new Government regulations needs sharper teeth to defend small businesses against poorly framed regulations, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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Acas (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) has urged employers to plan ahead for the extra bank holiday on Tuesday June 5, which was created to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations this year.

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While companies are within their rights to monitor employee communications, they must be cautious that they are acting in the correct manner and have the correct permission from employees to monitor their communications. This guide will explain how and when monitoring is appro...

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Dissolving a company is often troublesome for entrepreneurs as they need to ensure compliance with official regulations and guidance.

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Companies that utilise cold calling and texting to contact consumers are facing new rules in the UK.

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