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Measuring what matters, getting care metrics right
Declan and Sara have three young kids, including a newborn. A lot of caring happens in their household, often when other things, such as housework, are also being done. The care work in this household is gendered, although less so than it was in many earlier households. For example, on many nights Declan sleeps on while Sara takes responsibility for attending to the children’s needs, if they are sick, wakeful, or crying, and she bears the added burden of tiredness the next day.
Consumer Duty: A New Deadline Is Looming…
MC Memery Crystal More At Memery Crystal, every action is thoughtfully considered. Since 1978, we’ve been a leading UK law firm known for intelligent, incisive, and inventive thinking. We are commercially aware, entrepreneurial, and pragmatic, regularly cited in Chambers UK and The Legal 500. In 2021, we joined RBG Holdings plc.
Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) And Investment Labels Regime
MC Memery Crystal More At Memery Crystal, every action is thoughtfully considered. Since 1978, we’ve been a leading UK law firm known for intelligent, incisive, and inventive thinking. We are commercially aware, entrepreneurial, and pragmatic, regularly cited in Chambers UK and The Legal 500. In 2021, we joined RBG Holdings plc.
Updates To The Financial Promotion Order For HNWIs And SCSIs
This piece contains a summary of the changes to be brought about by the Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 301 – the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Amended and Transitional Provision) Order 2024) (the "SI") which was published on 7 March 2024 following an announcement in the Spring Budget and which come into force on 27 March 2024, specifically relating to High Net Worth Individuals ("HNWIs") and Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors ("SCSIs").
Promotion Of Services Into The UK By Non-UK Crypto Exchanges: A Background Note Related To Changes To UK Financial Regulation Made In October 2023
Important – this is a generic summary of recent changes in aspects of UK law and financial regulation and how we consider that they may be generally applicable. It is not intended as formal advice to any person. The circumstances of persons to whom this may be relevant will vary considerably, and you should always seek direct formal legal advice as to your particular circumstances, rather than placing reliance on what is set out below.
Updates to the Financial Promotion Order for HNWIs and SCSIs
The promotion of investments in the UK is subject to the restriction contained in section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) (the “Financial Promotion Restriction”) which provides that communicating an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity may only be made: 1.by a person authorised under FSMA; 2.where the content of the promotion has been approved by such an authorised person; or 3.in reliance upon an exemption as contained in the Financial Services...
Discrimination law fails pregnant women who lose their jobs
Despite laws protecting their rights to work, research shows pregnant women are still being discriminated against with court decisions often being unfavourable to the few bringing legal claims. Legal change is needed if as a society we are to share the costs and consequences of care rather than leaving them to mothers. Currently at federal level, the Fair Work Act and the Sex Discrimination Act outlaw pregnancy and related discrimination.
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