Business, Employment Law & HR News

Find out about the most important small business news in the UK as and when it happens.

Here on our reporting centre, we cover the key developments across the world of business. As these change regularly throughout each quarter of every year, it’s good business practice to monitor new laws that can affect your organisation.

HR news in the UK also changes each year, so it’s important your business keeps on top of developments.

This includes with the latest health and safety news developments, which can affect the way in which your business operates.

You’ll also find here HRM news articles to guide you through the strategic approaches you can take towards management. There are other resources available for support. You can turn to the below for further assistance:

Find out about the latest employment law news regarding Brexit’s effect on the economy or other government policies.

If you have any questions about the latest human resources news then you can get in touch with us on: 01455 858 132.

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Statutory Pay Rates to Increase in April 2021

The Chancellor’s Spending Review would normally be looking three or four years ahead. However, given

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Prime Minister Unveils COVID Winter Plan

The lockdown in England is due to end on 2 December 2020. Sticking to that deadline, Prime Minister

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The US Election - Talking Politics at Work

America has just experienced—arguably—the most controversial presidential election in living memory.

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New COVID-19 Restrictions - Homeworking & Face Masks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new measures that are to be put into place. The one measu

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Brexit – September Update

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) in an EU Referendum. Originally sched

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The UK's Biggest Workplace Worries - COVID-19

In August 2020, we surveyed a number of business to find out their biggest workplace concerns. In li

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Schools Staying Shut – What Could This Mean For Your Company?

Schools are no longer obligated to fully reopen before the school summer holidays in England. Instea

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Prime Minister Sets Out Plan For Easing Lockdown

In a 10-minute address on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out a provisional plan f

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Budget Breakdown: Coronavirus Takes the Spotlight

The first budget of the new Government has been unveiled. There were several announcements that are

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Brexit, One Month On

One month has passed since the UK officially left the EU and all eyes will likely be looking to the

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The Ramifications of Thomas Cook’s Collapse

On 23 September 2019, Thomas Cook went into compulsory liquidation. Around 21,000 worldwide employe

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Boris Johnson’s Key HR Challenges

There’s no doubt that our new Prime Minister has a lot to think about. Now, as he settles in to Num

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Croner & Numark Partnership Shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2019

Croner are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Best Association Partnership

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Upcoming Employment Law Changes - 2019/20

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Industry Giants Discuss the Future World of Work at Croner

On Thursday 29th June, Croner invited renowned thought-leaders from the industry to the first HR Lea

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Croner Shortlisted for CIPD People Management Awards

The CIPD People Management Awards reward and celebrate outstanding achievement in people management

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Croner Chosen as Approved Supplier for NHS SBS Framework

We are pleased to announce that Croner has been successful in winning a place on the NHS Shared Busi

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Croner & dot2dot Partnership Shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards

We are delighted to announce that Croner, in partnership with dot2dot, has been shortlisted as a fin

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Facility Time Reports due at the end of July

31 July marks the deadline for eligible employers to submit their ‘facility time reports’. The repor

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Croner One of the First to be Granted SRA ‘Waiver’

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has granted a waiver to Croner which will allow us to offe

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Closure Deadline For Childcare Voucher Scheme Delayed

The Government has announced that the closure of its workplace childcare voucher scheme has been del

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Croner Awarded Best Companies ‘Ones to Watch’ Status

For the second year running Croner has been awarded ‘Ones to Watch’ status by the Sunday Times Best

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Croner Awarded Feefo Trusted Service Award 2018

For the second year running Croner has been awarded the coveted Feefo Gold Trusted Service award. Th

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Brexit: New Year Employment Law Predications

The rollercoaster ride of Brexit continues to breed uncertainty for employers but one thing looks cl

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Croner Named as Chosen Suppliers of 24/7 Telephone Support for CIPD Members

Croner are delighted to announce that the CIPD has recently chosen Croner as the preferred supplier

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Croner Simplify Release

We would like to take the opportunity to update you about the exciting new enhancements we have made

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Regional Appeals by HSE to Mark 40th Anniversary

To mark the 40th anniversary of renowned safety watchdog, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), num

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Understanding Simply Personnel: Your FAQs

Unlike some other software providers, Croner Simply Personnel is managed by a team of HR experts who

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What Should Employers Consider When Adopting Workplace Dress Codes?

Workplace dress codes and surrounding discrimination issues have been a very hot topic of late, with

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Croner Announces Investment of £2 Million as Needs for Services Increases Post-Brexit

Midlands HR and Health & Safety consultancy Croner Group Limited has today announced an investme

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Heavier Penalties for Drivers using Phones

From 1 March, drivers caught using their mobile while driving will face heavier penalties, the Depar

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Inquiry into Worker Rights Launched

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has recently launched an inquiry into the “Fu

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Future World of Work and Rights of Workers

The gig economy, a phrase coined to describe a labour market characterised by the prevalence of shor

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Top HR Cases of 2017: Ones to Watch

<p class="lead">As we enter into the new year, we take a look at the top cases to watch so far for 2

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REC and Croner announce new 'Strategic Alliance'

Recruitment agencies that are Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) members will save up

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Uber driver protest slows London down

Uber drivers took to the streets of London yesterday in a protest over the payment of the National M

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£5m fine for Alton Towers crash

The owners of Alton Towers, Merlin, have been fined £5 million with costs of £69,955.40 following th

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Environmental crime gets record jail sentence

A record jail sentence has been handed out for environmental crime. A Leeds waste operator has been

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Croner Announces Job Plans After Posting Solid Sales and Profit Figures

  National Human Resources and Health and Safety Consultancy, Croner Group Limited has today

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Wolters Kluwer Supporting British Entrepreneurs

  Wolters Kluwer in the UK announces that it is sponsoring the Great British Entrepreneurs A

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Wolters Kluwer and ADP Join Forces to Support UK Business

  Global information services business, Wolters Kluwer, through the UK brand, Croner, (www.c

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Wolters Kluwer Secures Place on Sainsbury’s Legal Panel

  London, 6 May 2014 – Wolters Kluwer, the global information services company, has re-secur

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Red Tape Challenge Fails to Hit the Mark with British Businesses

Government Initiative Gets No Confidence Vote in Croner Survey London 12 February 2014 – The Coalit

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Croner Teams up with Open to Export to get UK exporters off to a flying start

  November 19, 2013 – Croner has joined forces with online exporter community www.opentoexp

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UKFAST 2013 National Business Awards Winner

Awarded The Croner Employer of the Year Accolade - All winners revealed at a gala dinner and award

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Baringa Partners 2012 National Business Awards winner

Awarded the Croner Employer of the Year Accolade Prime Minister and Danny Alexander, Chief Secretar

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Finalists Announced for 2012 National Business Awards

London, 14 August 2012 - The National Business Awards in partnership with Orange has today revealed

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Croner Teams with National Business Awards to Find the UK'S Best Employer

Croner is on the lookout for Britain's best employer, as part of the 2012 National Business Awards.

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Croner Launches a New Upgrade of Croner Simplify

Croner Simplify is a complete HR service for small and medium-sized businesses. Croner has announ

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Employee Assistance Programme Launched for Smaller Businesses

Croner Announces Partnership with Right Management London, 10 January 2012 – Employee Assistance

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Uxbridge-Based Rackspace Honoured at the National Business Awards 2011

  Rackspace Awarded the Croner Employer of the Year Accolade. Uxbridge-based company Rack

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Everyone's a winner!

Come and visit us at the inaugural HR Performance Show at London Olympia's National Hall on 4 and 5

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National Business Awards Finalists Announced 2011 - Croner Employer of the Year Award

Over 160 of Britain's most innovative and sustainable public and private sector businesses have been

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One in Five UK Personnel Professionals Looking to Change Job

Beleaguered HR experts blame low pay and bad management. London, 16 November 2010 – At a time whe

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Andy Hague Joins Wolters Kluwer UK as Executive Director of Croner

Croner is the UK's largest provider of workplace information, software and services for HR and healt

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Introducing Simply Personnel, Croner's new HR software acquisition

Croner, a leading UK provider of workplace consultancy, information services and software, part of W

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Statutory Pay Rates to Increase in April 2021

Prime Minister Unveils COVID Winter Plan

The US Election - Talking Politics at Work

New COVID-19 Restrictions - Homeworking & Face Masks

Brexit – September Update

The UK's Biggest Workplace Worries - COVID-19

Schools Staying Shut – What Could This Mean For Your Company?

Prime Minister Sets Out Plan For Easing Lockdown

Budget Breakdown: Coronavirus Takes the Spotlight

Brexit, One Month On

The Ramifications of Thomas Cook’s Collapse

Boris Johnson’s Key HR Challenges

Croner & Numark Partnership Shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards 2019

Upcoming Employment Law Changes - 2019/20

Industry Giants Discuss the Future World of Work at Croner

Croner Shortlisted for CIPD People Management Awards

Croner Chosen as Approved Supplier for NHS SBS Framework

Croner & dot2dot Partnership Shortlisted for Association Excellence Awards

Facility Time Reports due at the end of July

Croner One of the First to be Granted SRA ‘Waiver’

Closure Deadline For Childcare Voucher Scheme Delayed

Croner Awarded Best Companies ‘Ones to Watch’ Status

Croner Awarded Feefo Trusted Service Award 2018

Brexit: New Year Employment Law Predications

Croner Named as Chosen Suppliers of 24/7 Telephone Support for CIPD Members

Croner Simplify Release

Regional Appeals by HSE to Mark 40th Anniversary

Understanding Simply Personnel: Your FAQs

What Should Employers Consider When Adopting Workplace Dress Codes?

Croner Announces Investment of £2 Million as Needs for Services Increases Post-Brexit

Heavier Penalties for Drivers using Phones

Inquiry into Worker Rights Launched

Future World of Work and Rights of Workers

Top HR Cases of 2017: Ones to Watch

REC and Croner announce new 'Strategic Alliance'

Uber driver protest slows London down

£5m fine for Alton Towers crash

Environmental crime gets record jail sentence

Croner Announces Job Plans After Posting Solid Sales and Profit Figures

Wolters Kluwer Supporting British Entrepreneurs

Wolters Kluwer and ADP Join Forces to Support UK Business

Wolters Kluwer Secures Place on Sainsbury’s Legal Panel

Red Tape Challenge Fails to Hit the Mark with British Businesses

Croner Teams up with Open to Export to get UK exporters off to a flying start

UKFAST 2013 National Business Awards Winner

Baringa Partners 2012 National Business Awards winner

Finalists Announced for 2012 National Business Awards

Croner Teams with National Business Awards to Find the UK'S Best Employer

Croner Launches a New Upgrade of Croner Simplify

Employee Assistance Programme Launched for Smaller Businesses

Uxbridge-Based Rackspace Honoured at the National Business Awards 2011

Everyone's a winner!

National Business Awards Finalists Announced 2011 - Croner Employer of the Year Award

One in Five UK Personnel Professionals Looking to Change Job

Andy Hague Joins Wolters Kluwer UK as Executive Director of Croner

Introducing Simply Personnel, Croner's new HR software acquisition

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