SOURCE: IPO & GOV.UK New measures that will modernise the intellectual property (IP) framework will come into force on 1 October 2014, modernising copyright law and helping designers and patent holders protect their valuable IP. This includes changes which will allow…
Source: GOV.UK From 1 October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle. If you have a tax disc with any months left to run after this date, then it can be removed…
Small food manufacturers can use the online tool created by the FSA to help them produce a Food Safety Management System based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point principles. Read more at
New Guidance on setting up a Charity, registering a Charity and choosing a charitable structure and writing a governing document has been published by the Charity Commission. Find out more at
Several reforms to copyright law came into effect on 1st June 2014. These are in relation to Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014, the Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education. Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014, and the…
Exclusivity clauses on zero hours contracts which prevent employees from working for other employees will be banned. A code of practice will be developed by the end of 2014. Find out more at
From 1st October 2014, parents whose babies are due on or after 5th April 2015 will be able to share parental leave after the first two weeks. Parents who are adopting children will also be able to share leave. Parents…
Source: UKAS The current UKAS business plan has a strong focus on advancing the use of accreditation in the health and social care sectors. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has been in discussion with the Department of…
Source: UKAS The Department for Transport, (Rail Technical and International Safety) has requested UKAS to develop the accreditation regime for conformity assessment bodies for two commission regulations, under the Railway Safety Directive. The two regulations are: EU 445/2011 – relating…
Source: ICO The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is warning employees that walking off with the personal information of their employer when changing jobs is a criminal offence. The warning comes on the day a paralegal, who previously worked at Jordans…