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Government to crack down on rogue landlords and illegal immigrants

The government has announced plans to prevent illegal immigrants renting properties. It will also crack down on rogue landlords who exploit immigrants and supply them with substandard accommodation. 

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Dismissing employee over abusive Facebook post was ‘not unfair’

A company that sacked an employee who made abusive comments on Facebook and claimed he’d been drinking on duty had not acted unfairly.

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New Commissioner ‘to help small firms tackle late payment issues’

The government is planning to appoint a Small Business Commissioner to help firms tackle late payment problems and unfair practices carried out by larger companies.

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Company protects its business from poaching by former director

A businessman has failed in his attempt to overturn an injunction preventing him from competing with his former company and trying to poach its customers.

Firm loses all its assets in misunderstanding over contract

firm that entered into a contract before the final details were agreed has ended up losing all its assets.

Company wins appeal over £1m forfeiture of lease despite failings

A company has won its appeal against the forfeiture of its head lease, which could have resulted in losses of more than £1m.

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Temp workers 'not entitled' to be interviewed for permanent post

Temporary workers have the right to be informed of vacancies at the company employing them but that doesn’t automatically entitle them to be interviewed for any particular post. 

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