Regulation

Proposals by HMRC to change the taxation system for employee benefits and expenses have been welcomed by the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

Employers overwhelmingly disagree with a legal opinion that severe obesity should be treated as a disability, with many saying they will not provide workplace adjustments.

HM Treasury has today introduced the long-awaited Insurance Bill to reform commercial contracts, and better equip UK firms to compete against their international peers.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) from allegations of inconsistent case verdicts.

Almost two thirds (65%) of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) risk ‘severe impact' on their operations by having no protection insurance for their owners and key employees; Zurich has warned.

The government has confirmed it will be "taking forward" almost all of the recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) addressing the taxation of employee benefits and expenses.

The government has extended the £500 tax relief for employer funded return to work treatments to include all those arranged by employer occupational health services.

The Office of Tax Simplification's has published an interim report as part of its review of employee benefits and expenses. Here is its list of 43 possible "quick wins" to reform the system.

The TUC has made a last minute call for MPs to halt plans for employment tribunal fees, warning that if implemented, many of the UK's lowest paid workers will be priced out of justice.

Employers and their staff could face more questions and demands for greater workforce information from insurers when taking out new policies or schemes in light of the new Consumer Insurance Act, insurers are warning.