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Bates Wells advises ICAPE Holding on the acquisition of ALR Services
Bates Wells has advised ICAPE Holding on its acquisition of ALR Services Limited, a UK based company specialising in the …
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What’s next for UK environmental protection?
On 24 January, the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill was ‘adjourned’ to 11 July after politicians were denied the opportunity …
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Too good to be true? New legislation cracks down on fake consumer reviews.
The new Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act came into force on 1 January 2025, bringing in a raft of …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 4 February
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
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Refining the subsidy control regime: our response to the consultation
The introduction of the new UK subsidy control regime in 2023 brought with it a range of challenges for organisations …
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Bates Wells signs partnership with Aspiring Solicitors and becomes a founding member of the Social Mobility SMART Legal Commitment initiative
Bates Wells has joined a core founding cohort of law firms to launch the Social Mobility and Real Talent Commitment …
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Purpose & Impact: your roundup
Welcome to your roundup – a monthly selection of news hand-picked to keep you up to date with what’s going …
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Age verification measures to regulate pornography – the latest from Ofcom and the Online Safety Act 2023
Pornography legislation has long been an emotive and contentious topic, with no consensus as to the correct approach to regulation. …
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Event | The top ten things charities get wrong in whistleblowing | 27 February 2025 | 9am – 11am
When staff and volunteers notice or suspect wrongdoing, it’s important that they’re able to speak up safely. Whistleblowing is a …
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USAID and UK NGOs: Trump’s Executive Order Freezing Foreign Assistance
Many INGOs and English charities working in the humanitarian and international development sectors will be impacted by President Trump’s recent …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 28 January
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
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The Southport murders – will a non-statutory inquiry be enough?
The government has announced a public inquiry into the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice DaSilva Aguiar …
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