Monthly Archives: November 2023

How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Claire Tourret

As of October 8, all firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers, regardless of their location, must comply with the UK’s financial promotion regime. Previously, this regime applied mainly to traditional financial investments. The move aims to prevent misselling of complex, …

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Government lays down draft regulations amending Working Time and TUPE

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Intended to come into force on the 1st January 2024, the government has laid down the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 (the New Regulations) which propose to changes some of the obligations under existing TUPE rules …

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AI: The next Industrial Revolution?

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Claire Tourret

Rishi Sunak broached the fears surrounding ‘super intelligence’, and the greater overall concern that humanity could eventually lose control of AI, bringing an abundance of risks. However, it is perhaps the fear of joblessness, which is the most relatable concern, …

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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Claire Tourret

On the 26th October 2023, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill received Royal Assent and will come into force exactly one year later. The Bill places a duty on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual …

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