Business News
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Ashtons is delighted to join Hethel Innovation’s new sponsorship scheme, ‘Hethel Supporter’. Hethel Innovation Ltd. – who manage Hethel Engineering Centre and Scottow Enterprise Park – have launched their new...
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There is significant ongoing concern about the possible impact on laws relating, amongst other things, to animal welfare, the environment, food standards and health and safety because of the so-called...
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Ashtons Legal has recently advised global digital agency group xDNA Group Limited on its acquisition of Climb Online Limited. Climb Online was founded in 2015 by the BBC Apprentice winner...
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Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) has expanded and strengthened its team with the appointment of a second franchise consultant this year – Rebecca Newenham. Rebecca is a successful franchisor and runs...
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A significant increase in the costs payable by creditors commencing insolvency proceedings against a debtor (both individual and corporate) comes into effect from 1 November 2022. When a creditor presents...
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The Environment Act 2021 became law in November 2021, with some of the regulations coming into force on 10 May 2022. Further regulations came in on 30 September 2022. Aiming...
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The UK has introduced Skilled Worker visas to allow employers (who are a licensed sponsor) to recruit skilled workers from outside the UK and Ireland. The role must be at...
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The Temporary Worker Visa replaces the old Tier 5 system and allows certain individuals to work in the UK on a temporary basis. There are six categories of individuals that...
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Changes in the way drivers who use tachographs have to record breaks, rest and holidays/sickness were introduced in August 2020. This has been a source of frustration, and concern, deemed...
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In May 2021, the Government announced a new plan for their immigration processes, including new routes of entry, changes to the application and sponsorship process and introduction of an electronic...
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Question: what is the difference in legal maintenance standards required of a business pulling its own trailers compared to when it is drawing those of third parties? Answer: there is...
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In Bailey v Stonewall Equality Ltd & Ors, it was held that the Claimant suffered discrimination and victimisation on account of her beliefs around gender, including her belief that gender...
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