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Employer cannot recoup wage increases paid in error

A company has been told it cannot recover wages that were overpaid to employees by mistake over a six-year period.

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Landlord receives £4.75m compensation for damange caused at flats

A landlord has received £4.75m compensation after faulty workmanship and equipment led to “catastrophic” flooding at a block of flats.

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Many small businesses 'using pay day loans to survive'

One in six businesses are turning to pay day loans as an emergency measure to stay afloat.

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Scrabble fails to stop Scramble in trademark dispute

The makers of the board game Scrabble have lost a trademark dispute involving an online game named Scramble.

Development next to wildlife area approved despite protests

The High Court has ruled that a housing development next to a protected wildlife area can go ahead despite protests that the correct procedures were not followed.

Company wins appeal against fine for late Annual Return

A company has won its appeal against a £400 fine for late submission of its Employer Annual Return