Updates

Illegal workers: Employers warned as quarterly figures released

UK Visas & Immigration (“UKVI”) has published its quarterly report showing the number of civil penalties for illegal workers found in each region of the UK between 1 October and 31 December 2018 (“the specified period”). During the specified period, the London & South East region was found to have the highest number and greatest …
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Illegal workers: Employers warned as quarterly figures released

UK Visas & Immigration (“UKVI”) has published its quarterly report showing the number of civil penalties for illegal workers found in each region of the UK between 1 April and 30 September 2018 (“the specified period”). During the specified period, the London & South East region was found to have the highest number and greatest …
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Fraudulent use of Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP

It has come to our attention that the name Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP is being used to request sums of money to be deposited into an unknown bank account to pursue litigation in the Spanish courts. Members of the public are being contacted by an individual purporting to be an employee of this …
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Illegal workers: Employers warned as quarterly figures released

UK Visas & Immigration (“UKVI”) has published its quarterly report showing the number of civil penalties for illegal workers found in each region of the UK between 1 January and 31 March 2018 (“the specified period”). During the specified period, the London & South East region was found to have the highest number and greatest …
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Illegal workers: Employers warned as quarterly figures released

UK Visas & Immigration (“UKVI”) has published its quarterly report showing the number of civil penalties for illegal workers found in each region of the UK between 1 October to 31 December 2017 (“the specified period”). During the specified period, the London & South East region was found to have the highest number and greatest …
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What’s new at the Charity Commission and Charity Tribunal?

Emma Knuckey reports on recent developments at the Charity Commission and in the Charity Tribunal. Click here to read the full article.
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Fundraising update

The first few months of 2017 have seen further developments in the regulation of fundraising following a turbulent 2016. Lawrence Simanowitz summarises the key changes. Click here to read the full artilce.
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Government Data Protection Consultation response

The UK government recently launched a consultation entitled “Data: a new direction” on 10 September 2021. The consultation presented proposals on the UK’s post-Brexit data protection regime and sought responses to those proposals. Bates Wells regularly advises charities and not-for-profits on a range of data protection matters and so is uniquely placed to address various …
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Video: Karli Hiscock discusses the B Corp movement, for Business Reporter

How can the B Corp movement help to advance the future of responsible business? Karli Hiscock shares her thoughts with Business Reporter. B Corps aim to go beyond profit, to have a positive impact on people, the environment and society. In this video for Business Reporter’s Future of Responsible Business series, Karli Hiscock talks about …
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The Charity Commission published new guidance on online safety in its updated safeguarding guidance. What’s new?

As the Commission continues to look into safeguarding issues, this is a timely opportunity to ensure your charity is complying with the Safeguarding Guidance, which applies to all charities and not just those which work with children and/or adults at risk. On Thursday 17 November 2021, mid-way though Adult Safeguarding Week, the Charity Commission published …
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Building purpose into your business: Bates Wells writes for Business Reporter

As more businesses look to operate more responsibly, what are the main factors to consider? And how can you avoid greenwashing? Angela Monaghan, Purpose and Impact Lead, shares her top tips as part of Business Reporter’s Future of Responsible Business series. “There is a growing concern in the UK that capitalism in its current form …
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Video: Luke Fletcher explains the Better Business Act, for Business Reporter

How could the Better Business Act drive action to make business more sustainable? Luke Fletcher elaborates in this new video for Business Reporter’s Future of Responsible Business series. The Better Business Act is a proposed piece of legislation that could rewrite the rules for businesses in the UK. It would require businesses to not only …
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