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By DebbieH 15 Jun 2018 7 min read

In the news this week: Trump, Rolls-Royce and 21st Century Fox

Trump has been all over the headlines this week after the meeting with Kim Jong-un, however, it’s Trump’s tariffs that are the main business news this week. Also in the news, Rolls-Royce has announced...

By DebbieH 14 Jun 2018 7 min read

5 ways to excel in your career

Any job can become stressful. Your never-ending list of to-dos is getting bigger, the hours are long and you’re constantly juggling deadlines. Maybe you’re working hard to climb the ladder in your car...

By DebbieH 14 Jun 2018 7 min read

40% of lawyers think flexible working is the biggest benefit when looking for a job

Opportunities for flexible working in law firms have been a talking point for many years. The stigma of not conforming to a strict 24/7 work lifestyle has deterred a number of job seekers from accepti...

By DebbieH 13 Jun 2018 7 min read

Copyright law “will” put an end to memes, according to campaigners

A new copyright law from the European Union would lead to the banning of memes on the internet, digital campaigners are warning. The EU Copyright Directive intends to protect the intellectual property...

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By DebbieH 12 Jun 2018 7 min read

Criminal barristers vote in favour of government’s £15m offer

The Criminal Bar has voted to accept the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) proposal from the government by a narrow margin. Criminal Bar Association (CBA) members have been refusing new publicly...

By DebbieH 30 May 2018 7 min read

Legal aid row update: Government makes £15 million offer

The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has alerted its members of a legal aid offer made by the government. This news follows changes made by the government to the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS),...

By DebbieH 29 May 2018 7 min read

How to become a lawyer

Welcome to your go-to guide covering the different paths you can take to become a lawyer. We take you from secondary school, all the way through to qualification and your first role as a lawyer. We l...

By DebbieH 25 May 2018 7 min read

In the news this week: Fuel prices, Sony, and GDPR

In your catch-up this week, we look at rising fuel prices, outlet closures for M&S and Carluccios, and GDPR. Mark Carney is to announce UK GDP figures this morning and has already revealed the cos...

By DebbieH 18 May 2018 7 min read

In the news this week: FTSE 100, East Coast Main Line, and Ocado

Here’s your latest commercial news update. In summary, the FTSE 100 closed on a record high yesterday, due to oil prices and interest rates. The maximum stake on betting machines has been cut to just...

By DebbieH 15 May 2018 7 min read

Supreme Court told preventing heterosexual civil partnerships is discriminatory

The Supreme Court has been told that not allowing heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships is discriminatory. The case, brought by Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, will be heard by f...

By DebbieH 11 May 2018 7 min read

In the news this week: Oil prices, interest rates, and BT

It’s time to catch up on the top business news from the last week. Hitting the headlines this week, Trump’s decision regarding the Iran nuclear deal has hit oil prices. Mark Carney has announced that...

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