The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
Changes to Company Law are coming into effect during 2024 and 2025 as a result of The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which received royal assent in October 2023.
Six Tips On How Businesses Can Support Employees During the Cost-of-Living Crisis
It’s safe to say that the cost-of-living crisis has had an impact on almost everyone, with higher prices on everything from the weekly food shop to petrol leaving people feeling the pinch. So, how does this link to well-being at work and employer responsibility?
Green light at last for The Economic Crime Bill
For so long it’s been so near, and yet so far. But the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has finally passed through both Houses and is ready for Royal Ascent. It has been touted as a landmark piece of legislation with far-reaching implications for the business world. Its provisions are designed to combat various forms of economic crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption, and tax evasion.
Directors are not immune from consequences of poor management decisions
On July 3, the former finance director of collapsed outsourcing company Carillion was banned from serving as a company director for 11 years.
Is Mike Ashley right that UK governance rules are not fit for purpose?
On the face of it, there was nothing particularly unusual when Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group bought Studio Retail (SRG) out of administration in February.
Another view: Section 172 and the Post Office Scandal
On July 3, the former finance director of collapsed outsourcing company Carillion was banned from serving as a company director for 11 years.
Our Top Tips on Time to Talk Day 2024
Did you know that 63% of long-term absence in caused by poor mental health? And that, according to Time to Talk Day, nine in 10 people aged 16-24 would tell friends and family they were ‘fine’, even if they were struggling with a mental health problem?
The role of company secretaries in Russian sanction compliance
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UK government is now actively involved in tracing the ownership of businesses, property and assets in the UK.
Bridgehouse, Barbados and building new work places
With so much discussion about flexible working, we thought we would put our money where our mouth is at Bridgehouse when company secretarial assistant Daniella Soosay asked if she could work remotely
…From Barbados.
Brewdog, corporate governance and a toxic culture hangover
In the space of a few days Scottish brewer Brewdog went from self-styled ‘punk’ business champion to a situation perhaps best described as #Haveadrinkonmetoo. Serious complaints by ex-employees of a toxic work environment and bullying, misogynistic behaviour at craft beer giant BrewDog went viral first on social media and then buzzed through the major media outlets.