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Brexit and the negotiating position of the EU Commission "Brexit" Taskforce on a Free Trade Agreement with the UK
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Brexit and setting the timetable for trade negotiations
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Brexit and implementing the Political Declaration
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The new version of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill (EUWAB) presented to the House of Commons by Boris Johnson's Government...
Top five employment cases that will affect the education sector in 2020
We have identified the top five employment law cases that will have a big impact on the HR policies and practices of schools and colleges...
A Victory for Business Rates Mitigation Activity
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Top employment cases that will shape 2020
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Strike ballots: Court of Appeal holds that encouraging staff to complete ballot at work is unlawful
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