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This page includes summaries of the winning bids for the Future Open Networks Research Challenge.
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
Dismissal is when you end an employee’s contract. When dismissing staff,…
You must have a valid reason for dismissing an employee. Valid reasons…
Even if you think you’ve dismissed someone fairly, they could still claim…
Employees can only claim unfair dismissal if they’ve worked for a…
You can dismiss an employee if: they’re incapable of doing their job to…
Sometimes an employee may have to stop working because of long-term ill…
During the dismissal procedure, make sure you act fairly and reasonably.…
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
You can get divorced in England or Wales if all of the following are true:…
You must decide whether you want to make a joint application with your…
To apply for a divorce you’ll need: yours and your husband or wife’s full…
What happens after you apply depends whether you applied for a divorce…
A conditional order and decree nisi are documents that say that the court…
To end your marriage you must apply for either: a final order a decree…
You can apply for a divorce if your husband or wife ‘lacks mental…
Check recent contacts from HMRC to help you decide if a suspicious email, phone call, text or letter could be a scam.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Laos.
The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
This Privacy Notice explains who is processing your data, the personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what your legal rights are.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Kerr on 24 May 2024.
A £20 million Shared Outcomes Fund initiative which works across sectors to test new ways to break the cycle of crime.
Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
Andy Start, Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) delivers his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Use a checklist to decide if a suspicious contact is a scam and not a genuine phone call, text message (SMS) or email.
Actions taken by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) to enforce financial sanctions.
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
The Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme is a flagship programme funded by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Judgement Test.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
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