From 1 January 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office will create a re-registered UK design for every international design (EU) that is protected at the end of the transition period. Where an international design designating the EU has been applied for, but is not yet protected or where the publication has been deferred, the holder will have a period of nine months to apply for the same right as a UK design. UK application fees...
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Get your EU professional qualification recognised in the UK: Find out how to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK has been issued. For more information please visit the GOV.UK website. Accounting for UK companies: Guidance has been issued on how companies incorporated in the UK, or where the parent company is incorporated in the UK, can comply with UK accounting and reporting requirements. For more...
If you have people working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has advice for employers to follow. Issues employers should consider include: lone working without supervision working with display screen equipment (DSE) keeping in touch to recognise signs of stress and mental health problems It should also be noted that employers must provide and pay for eye tests for any employees that are display screen equipment...
For most people, driving will be one of the most dangerous activity they do and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are interested to hear from people who drive for work, or those who employ them. It is estimated that one third of all road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Britain involve someone driving as part of their job and countless other RTCs involving people travelling to or from their place of work. As a person...
Automotive Report CO 2 emissions for new cars and vans: Find out how vehicle manufacturers should report CO 2 emissions for their vehicles. For more information visit the GOV.UK website. Aviation Working and operating in the European aviation sector: Guidance has been issued for what you need to do, to work and operate in the aviation industry. For more information visit the GOV.UK website. Retail Footwear labelling: Guidance containing advice for manufacturers and retailers on...
The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case. The coronavirus pandemic has led to widespread disruption and business closures resulting in substantial financial loss. Many customers have made claims for these losses under their business interruption (BI) insurance policies. The issues surrounding BI policies are complex and it was recognised that they had the potential to create ongoing uncertainty for both customers and firms. The...
The UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. The rules governing the new relationship between the EU and UK took effect on 1 January 2021. There are changes to the way UK businesses trade with the EU that may impact your business. New guidance has been issued for: UK Licence for the Community for International Road Haulage: Guidance on getting a UK Licence for the Community to transport goods by road to or through...
The number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables will be increased for next year’s harvest, the UK Government has announced. The Seasonal Workers Pilot, originally launched in 2019, has been extended and expanded for an additional year with 30,000 visas available for those wanting to come and work on UK farms for a period of up to six months. The workers will play a vital role...
Businesses in Wales will have to carry out a specific coronavirus risk assessment under new Welsh Government legislation. These risk assessments will be the starting point for implementing the reasonable measures that are required to be taken to minimise exposure to the coronavirus on premises open to the public and in workplaces. This involves considering issues such as: whether ventilation is adequate hygiene ensuring physical distancing is taking place use of PPE and face coverings...
Welsh Government’s latest £180 million Economic Resilience Fund package to support tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions is now open and will close at 12:00 midday on Friday 29 January 2021. This grant is to support businesses impacted by the restrictions introduced on 4 December 2020. The amount a company can claim from the sector specific fund will be calculated based on staff count and turnover. Get information on how to apply...