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Uncategorised  |  02:02:17
Oxfordshire employers say new levy will boost apprentice intake
The Government’s new apprenticeship levy which comes into force in April, will encourage more Oxfordshire businesses to take on apprentices, according to a recent survey.
Press release
Uncategorised  |  02:02:17
Court finds driver guilty of causing motorcycle accident
A young woman has been found guilty of driving without due care and attention and causing an accident which left a Swindon motorcyclist with life-changing injuries. Sarah Gill appeared at Chippenham Magistrates Court yesterday...
Uncategorised  |  31:01:17
Annual ‘Meet the Team’ events help banish the January blues
Hundreds of clients, contacts and colleagues turned up to ‘Meet the Team’ at a series of lively events which we hosted in Bath, Swindon and Oxford A steady flow of champagne and canapes helped...
Press release sibley
Uncategorised  |  30:01:17
Court to rule on road traffic accident at notorious blackspot
A young driver who was involved in an accident at a notorious blackspot in Swindon which left a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries, is due to appear before magistrates on Wednesday (1 February 2017). Sarah...
copyright protection
Uncategorised  |  27:01:17
Key change in copyright law this week – could you be impacted?
As I reported last summer, Section 52 of the UK’s Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA 1988) was repealed on 28 July 2016. A consequence of the change was to bring certain works of artistic craftsmanship back into ‘copyright’. This change could have a significant effect in many sectors. The transitional period ends tomorrow on 28 January 2017. If you are in one of the sectors that could be impacted, including the jewellery industry, here is what you need to know.
Uncategorised  |  26:01:17
Insolvency in the health and social care sector – what service providers need to know
Between 2010 and 2016 over 380 care homes, ranging from single site to national operators were declared insolvent, with many more at risk due to their financial health. As the tipping point in the funding crisis in the health and social care sector approaches, service providers need to be aware of and understand the law and regulatory framework surrounding insolvency.
Uncategorised  |  25:01:17
Oxfordshire Business Barometer – issue 23 [January 2017]
The Oxfordshire Business Barometer, a quarterly survey designed to provide an insight into what it’s like to do business in the county, which is run by RWK Goodman in partnership with Allen Associates, ran its final...
Uncategorised  |  24:01:17
Government extends criminal record checks to Tier 2
There have been a number of high profile cases where migrants have entered the UK without proper background checks. The Government is extending its requirement for criminal record checks to Tier 2 visa applicants, in an attempt to be seen to be protecting the public from ‘unsuitable’ people from outside the EU.

From April 2017, skilled overseas job applicants seeking work in the education, health and social care sectors will be required to provide criminal record certificates as part of the visa application process. So what do employers planning to sponsor skilled workers need to know?

Katrina Hart RWK Goodman sponsored athlete
Uncategorised  |  24:01:17
Katrina Hart – Paralympian & RWK Goodman sponsored athlete
As specialists in the causes of brain injury, we understand how conditions like Cerebral Palsy can have a severe impact on a person’s quality of life. But we also know that despite this, when given the correct support, people with a whole range of brain injuries can go on to do amazing things and live successful and independent lives.
Press release sibley
Uncategorised  |  24:01:17
Gig economy fuelling business growth in Oxfordshire – but employers urged to beware the legal challenges
An unseen army of agency workers, contractors and temps are helping to fuel business growth in Oxfordshire – and making a significant contribution to the UK’s rapidly-rising gig economy.
Uncategorised  |  20:01:17
Airborne | Asbestos awareness and advice newsletter | Issue 1 – November 2016
Uncategorised  |  20:01:17
What’s in store for South West M&A
Amid continued economic uncertainty, news that 2016 proved to be the busiest year by deal volume in the last decade serves as a timely reminder of the resilience of the South West deal market. The number of deals completed rose by 4%, according to Experian’s latest analysis of the M&A market, marking a sixth consecutive year of growth. Here I will explore our Corporate & Commercial team’s recent experience in the market and our expectations for 2017.
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