A bold vision for cycling and walking: vulnerable road users to be protected
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Philip Edwards reviews the recent government report that proposes improved road safety for pedestrians & cyclists, & criminal penalties for dangerous drivers
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Employers should be sensitive to the feelings of a member of staff who has suffered a bereavement and should also be aware of the rights that may available to them at such a time.
Better the devil you know – The move from LIBOR to SONIA
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Lenders are currently faced with the decision of whether to: (i) explore other proposed “risk-free” rates (“RFRs”); (ii) switch to Bank of England Base Rate; (iii) only offer fixed rates to their corporate borrowers; or (iv) explore other pricing mechanisms.
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Beware of assumption of “childcare disparity” in discrimination claims
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recognised that women still have the primary responsibility for childcare and are less likely to be able to work certain hours.
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In a rare decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) have held that a lay member on a panel for an upcoming appeal should be recused from in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School and anor (No.2) due to a potential perception of bias.