The practice of 'fire and rehire', also known as dismissal and re-engagement, has garnered significant attention in recent years, especially as businesses navigate economic uncertainties. This controversial employment practice involves an employer terminating an employee's contract and then rehiring them under new, often less favourable, terms. It has raised concerns from trade unions, legal bodies, and government officials, leading to calls for clearer regulations. Here, we explore the current legal framework surrounding fire and rehire in the UK and the protections available to employees.

The UK’s corporate landscape is experiencing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act), which took effect on 4 March 2024. Among the many reforms, the new rules governing registered office addresses stand out. These changes aim to bolster transparency, prevent fraud, and ensure that businesses in the UK operate with enhanced accountability.

This article explores the key aspects of these new requirements, the implications for companies, and the steps necessary to ensure compliance.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), enacted in October 2023, signifies a sweeping reform of UK company law aimed at combating economic crime and enhancing corporate transparency. Building upon the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, ECCTA introduces pivotal measures that will reshape regulatory requirements for UK businesses.

Influencers now play a key role in most social media marketing strategies. Consumers increasingly look to influencers to guide their purchasing decisions and shape lifestyle choices, a trend that has been accelerated during the pandemic.

Whether you have used influencers before or are considering it for the first time, you’ll need to decide on the details of your arrangement with them. Influencer marketing is known to generate a good ROI.

For many businesses, access to specialist equipment or machinery is an essential factor for growth and profit increase. However, the upfront cost of purchasing the necessary equipment can be a huge drain on working capital, especially for a new or small business.

Equipment hire or purchase hire is designed to give businesses access to equipment that enables them to expand and operate more efficiently, without needing to come up with the cash up-front. Businesses have the opportunity to lease far higher-spec equipment than they would have been able to afford through a cash purchase.

Whilst some choose a simple equipment hire solution, others favour a hire purchase arrangement. With a hire agreement, the equipment belongs to the supplier and must be returned at the end of the rental period. But, with a hire purchase agreement the hirer pays monthly instalments towards the capital value of the equipment, so there is eventually a transfer of ownership to the hirer.

Below we outline some of the key differences between these two options: