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A fire safety refresher

Changes to the regulatory framework for building safety prompted by the Grenfell Tower tragedy may impact commercial premises too

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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No excuses on minimum wage

The law is clear – the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage must be paid appropriately. If they’re not, employers can expect regulatory trouble

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy, Covid and data protection

Data protection compliance has never been more pertinent

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Disagreeable directors

Parting company with an employee is one thing, but what happens when it’s a director, maybe one who is also a shareholder? 

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Not all change is equal

Up. Down. Prescription numbers continue to show little pattern

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government consults on flexible working

A private member’s Bill on flexible working was unlikely to gain traction, but it prompted a Government consultation paper seeking views

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New year, new staff

As community pharmacy faces a recruitment challenge, Adrian Grove has some tips for training apprentices with minimal qualifications

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Tax mistakes can be costly

Technology helps HMRC see how taxpayers manage their affairs. Here's the most common errors that prompt official intervention 

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A route to closer collaboration

As professional challenges mount, could closer collaboration with manufacturers hold the key to finding solutions? 

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Consumers adopt more sustainable lifestyles

Sustainability is a key motivator for consumers in many purchasing decisions, and personal care is no exception

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Inhaler switching ramps up for NHS

The NHS is now using incentives to go green, while the private sector too is creating greener recycling options 

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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An increasingly fragile network?

The latest NHS Business Services Authority figures suggest the financial challenges for community pharmacy are increasing. 

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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