Equality Watchdog Issues New Guidance on Lawful Advertising
Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released updated guidance for those placing or publishing advertisements to help ensure they are lawful and non-discriminatory. A discriminatory advert is one that restricts jobs, goods, services, or facilities to individuals with a protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Such restrictions are unlawful, except […]
ECHR Consults on Sexual Harassment Guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment. The proposed amendments introduce a new section of guidance addressing the legal changes under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, which takes effect on 26 October 2024. The Act […]
UK Firms Failing to Meet Anti-Money Laundering Standards
A HM Treasury report on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) has revealed that 18% of assessed financial services firms and over a third of accountancy firms were non-compliant with the regulations. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which supervises approximately 18,000 financial services firms in the UK for AML/CTF compliance, found that 4% of […]
Majority of Brits Support Gen AI in Marketing
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK consumers believe personalised recommendations are important, with nearly a third (30%) considering them one of the top ways brands can enhance their overall digital experience. However, greater personalisation should not compromise privacy and data governance, as 92% of respondents emphasise the need for brands to use their data responsibly. This […]
Government Responds to Graduate Route Rapid Review
The Home Office has issued a statement responding to the MAC’s rapid review into the UK Graduate Route, which recommended retaining the route, citing no evidence of misuse of this visa category. While the statement does not explicitly endorse the Graduate Route, the Home Office confirms that it will remain open, but would be kept under […]
Self Assessment Deadline Reminder: 31 January 2024
Anyone required to file a self assessment tax return for the 2022/23 tax year must do so online by 23:59 on 31 January 2024 or risk a fine and 7.75% interest. Late filing & payment penalties Missing the deadline and filing your tax return late will result in a £100 penalty, even if you […]