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Hutton begins fair public pay review
The Government's review of fair pay in the public sector has released its initial call for evidence.

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SEC reviews proxy rules
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a consultation on the future of its proxy system.

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Radical changes proposed for NHS
The coalition has set out its plans for sweeping reform of the NHS.

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Treasury consults on new bank levy
The Treasury is consulting on the design and implementation of the new bank levy.

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Pensions watchdog takes firm line on transfer incentives
The Pensions Regulator has provided a draft of new guidance on its strengthened position regarding transfer incentives.

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HMRC defines ‘fit and proper’ charity test
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued guidance on the new ‘fit and proper’ persons test for managers of charities.

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OECD urges top-rate tax cut
The global think-tank has called for the 50p tax rate to be cut in order to promote productivity.

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Top firms under fire over governance reporting
FTSE 100 companies’ annual reports still approach governance reporting as a compliance exercise, argues a new report from Black Sun.

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Online data privacy guidance published
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance for organisations that collect or use customers’ personal data online.

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EU agrees banking remuneration principles
The European Union has agreed new rules on remuneration in the banking sector.

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Public sector reform could save £100 billion, say councils
The ‘radical’ devolution of powers from Whitehall could be the key to reforming the public sector, says a council umbrella body.

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Equality Act summary guides issued
The Government has issued a number of guides to help organisations comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

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FRC releases Stewardship Code
The reporting watchdog has released the final version of the new Stewardship Code for institutional investors.

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OFT takes tougher line on director disqualification
The competition watchdog has set its new approach to the disqualification of directors.

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Amended Prospectus Directive gets EU approval
A ‘simplified’ version of the existing Prospectus Directive has been approved by the European Parliament.

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Auditors’ role examined by financial watchdogs
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) have issued a joint consultation paper that looks at the role of auditors in regard to regulation.

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Registrar provides new insolvency forms online
Companies House has specified the new online forms required for use in insolvency proceedings in England and Wales.

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