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Business News - May 2010

Firms Face Tougher Penalties Under New Bribery Act

An international crackdown on bribery means UK firms may face tougher penalties for failing to prevent corruption in future – even if that corruption was carried out by a third party.

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Consistency Needed on Ash Cloud Delays

The recent travel delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe has presented bosses with a dilemma over whether to pay staff who have been stranded abroad.

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Delay to Increase in Assured Shorthold Threshold

The proposed increase in the rent threshold for a tenancy to qualify as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy has been delayed until October, the Ministry of Justice has said.

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‘Fit Notes’ Aim to Cut Absenteeism

The government’s new ‘fit notes’ scheme came into effect on 6 April, with the aim of saving businesses up to £240million over the next ten years.

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