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Protecting against fraud and ensuring your clients are who they say they are can be challenging. But with all solicitors required to carry out proper identity checks, and the Safe Harbour Standard for conveyancers setting a new benchmark for the profession, failing to verify isn’t an option. Nevertheless, authentication takes time, and the process can […]
Equality, diversity and inclusion update 2021
For some firms, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has taken a back seat as a consequence of the Covid-19 lockdowns, but now that things are getting back to some semblance of normality it is important that all firms ensure their EDI policies and procedures are fit for purpose and operate effectively on a day-to-day basis, […]
Bids for “First Homes” scheme invited by Government
Bidding has opened for home builders across England to deliver 1,500 first time buyer and key worker homes under the First Homes scheme launched in June. Over the next few months house builders will be given the opportunity to bid for their share of a £150 million package by offering plots for sale as First Homes […]
“No jab, no job” could land employers in trouble
Implementing a ‘no jab, no job’ policy brings serious pitfalls for business across England, a leading employment lawyer has warned. While it will be the law in England from November 11 for all staff and volunteers in registered care home settings to show proof they have received both Covid-19 vaccinations to enable them to continue […]