New UK inquiry into forced labour in supply chains: What do businesses need to know?
The UK House of Commons’ Joint Committee on Human Rights has launched a new inquiry into the nation’s framework for addressing forced labour in international supply chains. The inquiry aims to assess whether current laws effectively mitigate the risk of exposure to forced labour and whether they align with evolving international standards. The deadline for […]
As the focus on forced labour grows, is your supply chain at risk?
Forced labour remains a persistent and widespread issue, affecting businesses, individuals, and supply chains across industries. While it often occurs in the private economy, the global nature of supply chains means no sector is immune. G20 countries import over $468 billion worth of products at risk of being produced with forced labour. Forced labour generates […]
Mastercard and Visa accused of scamming UK customers via use on illegal gambling sites
An investigation has revealed that Mastercard and Visa have been failing to stop their networks being used to make transactions on illegal gambling websites that have been accused of scamming UK consumers out of thousands of pounds. Despite previous commitments to block such transactions, Mastercard was found to be available alongside cryptocurrency as a payment […]
US Treasury drops beneficial ownership reporting rules; will only apply to foreign businesses
In a major policy reversal, the US Treasury Department announced that it will no longer enforce Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements for domestic companies under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Instead, these rules will now only apply to foreign businesses operating in the US. The decision, which was first announced Sunday night in a […]
What is the OfS new Condition of Registration E6 and what do institutions need to do to comply?
The Office of Students (OfS) has published a new condition of registration for higher education providers. The new condition, ‘E6’, introduces requirements for institutions to protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct. The introduction of this new condition comes after a consultation that was launched in February 2023 on a new approach to regulation in […]
Solicitor to pay over £26,000 in fines and costs after failing to spot Friday afternoon fraud
A solicitor with decades of experience was fined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and ordered to pay £26,000 in fines and costs after being deceived into transferring more than £290,000 to a hacker in a targeted conveyancing cyberattack. How did the fraud occur? The solicitor was acting on behalf of a local company in […]
UK ban on AFFF fire extinguishers: what employers need to know
Fire safety continues to be a top priority in 2025, with regulations continuing to evolve. One of the major upcoming changes is the UK ban on aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers. By 4 July 2025, the use of AFFF extinguishers will be completely prohibited due to environmental and health concerns. Why is AFFF […]
Labour defeated as Lords vote to strengthen AI copyright reforms
In the swirling debate over AI, copyright, and intellectual property rights, the UK government has found itself at the center of a growing controversy. The rapid advancement of AI technologies has raised fundamental questions about who owns creative content and how AI companies should be allowed to use it. In a significant turn of events, […]
Trump’s cartel-terrorism designation raises compliance stakes for businesses
The newly sworn in Trump administration wasted no time in making bold policy moves, with several executive orders signed on his first day in office, some of which could carry significant implications for compliance across industries. One of his noteworthy day-one orders was to designate cartels as terrorist organisations, which could have a strong impact […]
How can you make sure third parties comply with health and safety?
A well-functioning supply chain is critical to keeping business operations running successfully, from the products they sell to the services they offer consumers. This involves not only having a supply chain that is productive operationally, but also carries out its activities legally and ethically. Supply chains failing to perform legally and ethically can have a […]
