'Democracy website' organisation launches transport complaints site

An organisation which has previously helped voters to use internet technologies to keep tabs on MPs has launched a service to help UK commuters to provide collective feedback on public transport services. 31 Aug 2011

Government IT plans need more security information, says Parliamentary committee

Government plans to make more services available online and to use cloud computing to deliver public services need to be clearer on how information will be protected, a House of Commons committee has said. 07 Jul 2011

Out-Law Guides

  • Managing an Outsourcing

    This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in February 2008. Detailed strategic procurement planning and stakeholder ownership are key to success in outsourcing projects, says Simon Colvin ...

  • IR35: the basics

    This article is based on UK law. It was last updated in February 2008. When an organisation uses a service company, it is possible that an employment relationship will be found to exist. While ther...

  • An introduction to IT outsourcing

    This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in February 2008 The trend in outsourcing continues to grow – both in the number and value of outsourcing transactions and in the variety of...

  • Agreements for consultancy services

    This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in February 2008. IT consultancy services continue to be in great demand. A consultancy services agreement may be appropriate: for work which aris...

New anti-corruption offences come into force today

New anti-corruption laws come into force today, giving companies more certainty over what constitutes bribery but placing greater obligations on companies to tackle corruption. 01 Jul 2011

Agency worker rights should be set in comparison with staff, advises Government

Employers should compare agency workers to members of its staff who do "broadly similar work" in order to establish what rights the temporary worker is entitled to, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has said. 12 May 2011

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