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Late payers could be banned from winning government contracts

Companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time could soon be prevented from winning government contracts.

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Employers face new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment

The government is introducing a new Code of Practice that will place a legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Tech firm granted anti-malware patent despite challenge from rival

A British technology firm has been granted a UK patent for an anti-malware system despite claims that similar techniques already existed.

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Tenant awarded £18,000 rent refund after wall collapses

A tenant has been awarded a refund of more than £18,000 after a wall collapsed at the property he was renting.

Franchisor awarded £21,000 after restaurant breached trademarks

A franchise chain has been awarded £21,000 compensation after a former client breached its trademarks.

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Landlord ordered to cut service charges by 50%

A landlord has been ordered to cut its service charges covering several years by 50% because they did not represent a reasonable proportion of the costs involved.

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