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Last chance to comment on ACAS flexible working code 16/05/2013


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Business leaders gather for food event 14/05/2013


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Agriculture e-brief March 2013 25/03/2013


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Ice Wall at major food event 20/03/2013


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Chancel Repair Liability - Q&A 15/03/2013


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Water is the key to food security 28/02/2013


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“Land – they’re not making it anymore” – except in Lincolnshire and Norfolk? 28/02/2013


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Consultation on shared Parental Leave 


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Law firm’s cool approach to the food sector 12/02/2013


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Upper Tribunal rules against the taxpayer on holiday lettings 06/02/2013


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Agriculture e-brief January 2013 25/01/2013


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CAP Reform winter update issued 25/01/2013


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Time to say goodbye…… 10/01/2013
Seminar for employers

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Roythornes on the Move 14-12-12


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Businesses at risk from lack of a social media policy 13/11/2012


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Roythornes launches agri-academy in bid for growth 24/09/2012


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Employment law summit 2012 21/09/2012


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Law team expands 06/09/2012


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CAP Summer Update 01/08/2012


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Employment law summit launched 25/07/2012


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Tribunal Fees Announced 16/07/2012


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Tribunal reforms ‘good news for employers’ 12/07/2012


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HMRC Updates share valuation guidance 25/06/2012


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Roythornes first Agriculture e-brief issued 11/06/2012


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CAP reform checklist issued 31/05/2012


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Roythornes strengthens agriculture team 23/05/2012


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Employers warned to keep interview records 02/05/2012


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Pension decision highlights difficulties 25/04/2012


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Kate elected to chair 24/02/2012


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Discipline and Retirement on the agenda 22/02/2012


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Stamp of approval for home movers 15/02/2012


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Homeowners warned to check flood risk 07/02/2012


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Employers’ Olympic training should start now 06/02/2012


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Businesses urged to take up the red tape challenge 31/01/2012


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Credit where it’s due - Mock Creditors meeting draws the crowds 25/01/2012


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LinkedIn case highlights dangers of social networks 17/01/2012


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Food specialist serves up legal advice on a plate 10/01/2012


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Landowners opportunity to shape future 09/01/2012


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Free checklist service keeps firms in the know 06/01/2012


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Award increase a ‘warning to all employers’ 21/12/2011


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Mixed diagnosis on Fit Notes 14/12/2011


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Government confirms employment law changes 23/11/2011


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Bribery conviction sends warning shot  22/11/2011


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Associates rewarded for success 21/11/2011


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Age Discrimination and Pension reform seminar 10/11/2011


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First Bribery Act conviction - are your policies in place? 19/10/2011


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Businesses urged to 'Have your say' 10/10/2011


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The £21,000 light bulb 07/10/2011


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End to automatic contracts 'good news for small businesses' 04/10/2011


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Green Planning changes welcomed 20/09/2011
Small scheme changes for renewable energy

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Age discrimination awards up by £20,000 06/09/2011


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Pension survey highlights 'need for education' 31/08/2011


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Age Discrimination under the spotlight 23/08/2011
Peterborough seminar

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Intern warning to businesses 22/08/2011
Businesses told to be careful on intern labour

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New law to clamp down on uninsured drivers 27/07/2011


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Government U turn on Training a 'mixed message' 27/07/2011
Announcement may help smaller firms

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Solicitors launch helpline for national Trade Association 27/07/2011
Advice for Potato Growers

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Annual leave opinion helps employers 27/07/2011
New ruling may clarify carry-over situation

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Fixed price help for landlords facing tenants who won't pay 23/06/2011


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DIY probate Runs risks 23/06/2011


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Cookies crumble for business web sites 19/05/2011
New regulations to govern Cookie use.

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Modern Workplaces Consultation 16/05/2011
Dramatic proposals issued

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Employers warned of 'hidden cost' of sickness absence. 05/05/2011
The shocking news that absenteeism in the workplace is costing the UK economy £32bn a year should send a wake up to call to the region's employers.

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Solicitors go 'social' 15/04/2011
Solicitors Roythornes have taken a first step into the world of social media with by broadcasting legal briefings on Twitter.

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Food sector in the spotlight 11/04/2011


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'Brave Souls' bare all at seminar 04/04/2011


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Lease extensions on the rise 16/03/2011
Local property specialists have seen a marked increase in the number of residential leaseholders looking to extend their leases or buy the freehold of their property, and say it is partly due to the current economic climate.

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Debt team recruitment on the back of new business 04/02/2011
City solicitors Roythornes has expanded its Debt Recovery capability with the appointment of Steve Martin, as Debt Recovery Manager.

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Fee for Tribunals may reduce claims made 28/01/2011


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Roythornes play major part in Chamber Launch 21/01/2011
Spalding based solicitors Roythorne are supporting and sponsoring the Lincolnshire Chambers of Commerce's launch of their Agriculture and Horticulture sector.

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Lights, Camera Action! at Law firm 21/01/2011
It was 'lights, camera, action' as city solicitors Roythornes were asked to appear in a training firm aimed at Businesses who trade on an international basis.

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Businesses to be given Food for Thought 15/12/2010
Businesses leaders in the region involved in the food industry are be given the opportunity to hear from top industry experts at a series of seminars being organised jointly by city solicitors Roythornes.

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City Solicitors get 'Fresh' into business advice 11/01/2011
City solicitors Roythornes have joined the national forum for the fresh produce industry in a move which demonstrates their commitment to, and expertise in, the sector.

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Royal Wedding could cause holiday confusion 25/11/2010
Employers in the region have been advised to check their contracts of employment in preparation for next years wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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Flexible working for all in 2012? 10/11/2010
The regions employers have been told to prepare for flexible working as Government departments published their Business Plans this week.

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Businesses on standby for Maternity changes 21/09/2010
Business in the region should be on standby next month for a vote in the European parliament next month, which could increase their staff costs.

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Bribery consultation opens 20/09/2010
Businesses in the region have been encouraged to take advantage of a Government consultation on the implementation of the forthcoming Bribery Act.

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Employers must prepare for Equality Act. 17/09/2010
With just two weeks to go until the implementation of a significant piece of legislation, many employers in the region could be unprepared for the changes it will bring.

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Roythornes to speak at International launch 14/09/2010
Andrew Shipley from Roythornes is to speak at the launch of the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce International Section

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Top 200 Recognition 07/09/2010
Roythornes has again been recognised as one of the top 200 law firms in the country by a national publication.

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Short consultation on training 18/08/2010
Businesses in the region have been given just a month to comment on recently introduced legislation on training, as part of a Government review.

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Employers must 'Face up' to dangers 27/07/2010
As the number of Facebook users rose above 500 million this week employers in the region have been warned that they must keep their internet use policies up to date to keep ahead of current trends.

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35 million reasons to manage sickness 15/07/2010
The region's employers could be losing out on millions of pounds due to fictitious illnesses, and need to get a grip on sickness management.

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Companies warned on data protection 02/06/2010
Companies in the region not handling personal data correctly could face a fine of up to £500,000 according to a local solicitors Roythornes .

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Solicitors support Sing for Heroes project 06/05/2010
Peterborough based solicitors Roythornes have announced a major sponsorship of what is promising to be one of Peterborough's major cultural events of the year.

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Disability scope widened 26/04/2010
Employers in the region have been warned that they need to take extra care when considering disabilities in their workforce after a ruling in the House of Lords .

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World Cup fever 29/03/2010
With the world cup just over 70 days away, the regions employers have been warned to ensure they have policies in place to avoid a sudden outbreak of World Cup Fever amongst their workforce.

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Tribunal ruling casts doubt over holidays 03/03/2010
Employers in the region have been advised to look at their holiday policies following a ruling in the employment tribunal.

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Fit note to come in to force 03/03/2010
With just three weeks to the introduction of the Governments new fit note system, employment specialists have warned that it could cause confusion amongst the regions employers, and possibly lead to disputes.

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Battle of the Forms 06/01/2010
Business in the region have been warned not to assume their terms and conditions are the ones in force in agreements, as they may be in for a surprise.

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New service help to employers  26/11/2009
Help is on hand for the regions hard pressed employers and HR managers trying to keep up to speed with the challenges of running a workforce.

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Webcheck helps Charity 16/11/2009
Directors could face £100 per day fine for defective web sites……but help is on hand

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Court ruling may cost businesses billions 22/09/2009
City based employment experts have warned that employers may need to change their policies to allow annual leave to be carried forward to the next year or risk a tribunal.

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Seminar focuses on Care Home needs 22/09/2009


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Property specialist expands service 09/09/2009
Peterborough based Roythorne Christmas solicitors has expanded the range of services it can offer to city businesses with the addition of a property litigation specialist to their team.

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Roythornes in top 200 08/09/2009
City based lawyers Roythorne Christmas has been listed amongst the top 200 law firms in the UK.

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The danger of written dismissals 27/08/2009
Business in the region have been warned to take extra care if they are considering dismissing employees by post after a recent case was decided in the Court of Appeal.

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Review of retirement age brought forward  14/07/2009
In a surprise announcement, the Government has confirmed that it is bringing the review of the default retirement age forward a year to 2010.

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Be prepared for Swine flu 13/07/2009
The news that staff could be allowed to self-certify sick leave for two weeks because of swine flu will cause concern amongst the regions employers, but they must start to make plans for their business.

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Dual Discrimination proposals welcomed 02/07/2009
New proposals by the Government to protect employees who suffer from a combination of types of discrimination have been broadly welcomed by city employment specialists.

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Retirement decision due 01/07/2009
The long running legal battle to scrap the default retirement age of 65 should finally reach its conclusion within the next few months, and the result could have dramatic implications for every employer across the region.

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New Partner at Roythornes 19/06/2009
Roythornes has announced the appointment of a Nick Ingrey as Partner
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Bailiffs could be used to enforce Tribunal claims  04/06/2009
Local employers have been given a warning that regulations will soon force them to pay Employment Tribunal claims, including the use of Bailiff-style enforcement officers to break into company premises and seize goods after just 48 days of non-payment.

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Anonymous CV proposal could be unworkable 19/05/2009
Radical proposals put forward in Parliament to ban names from Job applications have been criticised as potentially unworkable by local employment specialists

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Major fashion deal 14/05/2009
Nottingham law firm Roythornes has helped a major French fashion brand establish itself in the UK. The deal was led by Partner Andrew Shipley, who acted for fashion firm Paul and Joe after their UK distributor went into administration.

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Opt out battle finally won  29/04/2009
After a lengthy battle with the European Parliament, the Government scored a significant victory for UK businesses which will enable the regions businesses to meet customer demands more effectively.

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Chancellors Redundancy pay increase bad news for business 22/04/2009
The Chancellors announcement to increase the level of Statutory Redundancy Pay from £350 to £380 per week is bad news for many of the regions employers in difficult times.

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Chancellors £1bn housing announcement welcomed 22/04/2009
The Chancellors announcements of £1bn to help the struggling housing market are welcome news according to Robbie ODriscoll, Property Director at Roythorne Christmas Solicitors.

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All employers will know the trouble in keeping up to date with the changes in employment law.  22/04/2009
In April alone there have already been over ten changes to employment law regulations. But there is now a new free way to keep up to date thanks to Peterborough lawyers Roythorne Christmas.

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Does the downturn provide opportunities to build a better business?  22/04/2009
That is the question being asked at a seminar being run by two local firms on May 12th. Bulley Davey accountants and Roythorne Christmas solicitors have joined forces to present a seminar on the opportunities the current climate presents for organisations to work smarter.

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European discussions have local impact. 08/04/2009
If any of the regions businesses thought that European legislation was far removed from their day to day work, they are very much mistaken. This has been highlighted by the break up of talks in Brussels which could have limited the flexibility of businesses to compete.

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House Builders told to look to the public sector  07/04/2009
The regions house builders are being encouraged to work on public sector projects as the demand for private development slows down.

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Home buyers in the region will soon know more 27/03/2009
As from 6th April 2009 important changes are being made to Home Information Packs (HIPs) . If you are selling your home there are two key changes you will need to know.

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Is your will out of date?  27/03/2009
When did you make your will? This is a question you should be asking yourself.

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Employers warned to take advice before seeking to impose short time working on their staff. 27/03/2009
In these tough economic conditions, many employers are looking at alternatives to redundancies such as putting staff on to shorter hours. But a local lawyer has warned that if they act without taking advice they could find themselves with problems.

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The latest suggestions for tackling the dual problem of empty properties and housing shortages..... 27/03/2009
The proposals come from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the Governments housing and regeneration delivery agency for England whose role is to create thriving communities and affordable homes. They are suggesting

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Businesses in the region are being warned to take care of admin in the current economic climate! 09/03/2009
From February 1st 2009 Companies House increased the penalty for late delivery of company accounts. When every penny counts it’s worth ensuring you do not fall into the trap.

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Public Guardian supports launch of web based forum  24/02/2009
A top Government representative visited the city to help launch a new web based service for professionals who are working with the Mental Capacity Act.

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Major research amongst social housing providers has shown that the sector has significant challenge 24/02/2009
The research was conducted amongst 450 Chief Executives and Managing Directors of Housing Associations across the UK by city based Roythorne Christmas solicitors.

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Cautious welcome for Tory housing proposals 18/02/2009
As the political parties battle to suggest initiatives to take the lead in the economic downturn, Conservative party proposals to ease the housing crisis have received a cautious welcome from a city property professional.

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Increase in debt recovery work indicates the importance of credit control and cash flow .  26/01/2009
With the UK officially in recession, companies need to be giving even greater focus to their credit control procedures, and be aware of the dangers of under-resourcing this critical area of business management.

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Employers may face more headaches. 26/01/2009
Employers in the region could be faced with an administrative and financial headache due to a decision by the European Court of Justice this week.

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Cautious Welcome for rescue proposal 13/01/2009
A rescue plan aimed at saving the struggling house building industry has been cautiously welcomed, as a positive move in a difficult market. The proposal, by the House Builders Federation, would see Housing Associations being asked to guarantee they would buy house builders unsold stock of property

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Lawyers forge links with National Housing Federation. 13/01/2009
City solicitors Roythorne Christmas have announced their sponsorship of two of the National Housing Federations regional conferences, as part of a drive to forge closer links with Social Housing providers.

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GOOD NEWS FOR REGIONS EXPORTERS 05/01/2009
Businesses in the region who export to Europe and find themselves in disputes over payment could find things easier with the introduction of European Payment Orders. The Orders, which were introduced in December aim to provide a quicker route for uncontested debt recovery throughout the EU.

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