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Draft forms available from Companies house
Companies House has published on its website draft versions of the new forms to be used from 1 October.
Councils gain new business rates powers
County councils, unitary district councils and the Greater London Authority (GLA) can now raise supplements on business rates at their own discretion.
New code of practice for pension buy-outs
The pensions watchdog has published a new code of practice on buy-ins and partial buy-outs designed to help pension managers and trustees.
EU warns UK banks on new regulation
The EU Commissioner for Competition has warned UK banks that 'self regulation hasn't worked' and that tighter regulation is inevitable.
ISAF publishes data handling best practice guide
A group dedicated to improving data handling practices has released a best practice code for organisations.
More improvements needed on narrative reporting
A new report is arguing that further improvements are needed in corporate reporting especially around clarity and transparency of communication.
Charity Commission launches recession advice
The charities regulator has launched new guidance to help organisations manage their way through the recession.
EU Council calls for greater climate action
The EU Council has called for a pan-European framework to be established to help member states adapt to climate change.
Governance body launches consultation on investor principles
An international governance body has launched a review of its governance guidelines for investors.
Workplace fatalities decrease to record low
The number of people fatally injured at work has fallen to 180 this year a record low.
Companies plan cuts to workplace pensions
96 per cent of companies are planning changes to their pension scheme as a result of the recession, according to a new report.
Fragile recovery ahead, says OECD
The economic slowdown is reaching the bottom but recovery is likely to be weak and fragile, according an international economics body.
Calls for independent secretariat continue
Company secretaries should enjoy greater independence, according to a leading company chairman.
New ICO guidance on privacy notices
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a new code of practice on privacy notices.
New online PROOF application service launches
Companies House is about to launch a new service that will allow businesses to sign up to its secure online filing service electronically.
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