At 348 metres long and being made from 757 pieces of parchment (animal skin), in a world that is increasingly digital the Longest Act holds even more fascination. This piece of legislation, the 1821 Land Tax Commissioners’ Act, is physically the longest law UK Parliament
Rising numbers of companies are now using technology which allows them to track and monitor remotely based staff. And forthcoming legislation, which is expected to allow employees to be able to insist on work from home from day one of their employment, is only likely
All packed up but nowhere to go: can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver? By partners Lucy Pringle and Jonny Gribben at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson The current shortage of HGV drivers is well documented. A combination of
Brits spend more than £1billion on pies every year. They’re a British dinnertime staple, enjoyed across the nation at homes, pubs and football stadiums. But it seems no one can agree on how the pie should be presented. Full cases or tops? Gravy or red
A survey for the British Psychological Society (BPS) has revealed that more than three-quarters of parents of primary-aged children believe play is now more than or just as important as academic catch-up, amid fears the pandemic has reduced opportunities for their children to engage in
Finally, a modern-day pill case is available to carry your medication in! Tabuu is launching its durable, stylish and waterproof pill case on 22nd September, for people who don’t want their medication to define their lifestyle. Tabuu pill cases, priced at £22.00 each, will be
Tony Syme, expert in macroeconomics at the University of Salford Business School, explores the current problems with energy prices and how we got to this situation. Tony said: “With more energy firms going out of business and a price comparison site advising customers not to
An entrepreneur with a taste for tea has been handed a national business award and expert mentoring after successfully relaunching her business at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tina Chen was inspired by the bubble tea she enjoyed growing up in Taiwan and California,
A Wolverhampton educated Chemistry student put the colour into stainless steel with an invention that has been reflected in buildings across the world – and he’s just donated a prototype ‘peacock’ called Percy to the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Springfield Campus. Dr
SEVEN BRO7HERS is on the hunt for multiple chefs to join its beer houses across Manchester – but there’s a catch, to apply you must tweet! The Salford-based brewery is inviting applicants for its kitchen roles to share a tweet or post on Instagram of