UK Budget 2024: What does it mean for the charity sector

Yesterday, the Chancellor delivered what must be one of the most highly anticipated and politically charged Budget announcements in recent …
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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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Bates Wells advises on the sale of law firm FBC Manby Bowdler

Bates Wells has advised the partners of law firm FBC Manby Bowdler in connection with the investment of £30m by …
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Webinar | The Data (Use and Access) Bill – a practical approach | 12 November 2024

The Data (Use and Access) Bill – a practical approachThe government introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill in the …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 29 October

Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector Investigations and complaints Charity Commission inquiry into Mermaids …
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Tougher Greenwashing Rules will cover charities

From recycled cards and coffee cups to paraben-free candles and creams, the environmentally friendly retail offerings of the UK charity …
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#CountdownToTheDuty: Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new legal duty proactively to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual …
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Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling may extend whistleblower protections to charity trustees

On Monday, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) published its judgment in the case of Dr Nigel MacLennan and the British …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 22 October

Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector Charity Commission Joint advice from regulators about helping …
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Join us at Spotlight 2024 – the annual Bates Wells charity conference | Tuesday 19 November | 2pm

Culture, communications and controversy As we come to the end of a turbulent year of change, the recent far right …
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Cabinet Office survey on the National Procurement Policy Statement – an opportunity for mission driven procurement?

The Procurement Act 2023, which promises a major overhaul of public procurement law, will now take effect on 24 February …
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Green claims, greenwashing and green hushing: Developing a strategy for purpose-driven businesses to talk about impact

Bates Wells convenes the Impact Counsels’ Forum, a regular meeting of senior lawyers and other leaders working at purpose-driven businesses …
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