UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
What happens now on the OIC landscape post-Rabot?
After the Supreme Court rejected the insurer-led appeal against its decision on the first two cases of mixed-injury claims involving both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations’ director Matthew Maxwell Scott asks: What's next?
Overcoming the challenge of insuring self-driving vehicles
In May 2024 the Automated Vehicles Bill was passed to outline a legal framework for the use of self-driving cars. This article explains how the Automated Vehicles Bill could help ensure insurers have access to the data needed to insure self-driving vehicles.
Our broken tribunal system isn’t fit for day-one employment rights
The Employment Rights Bill that has just been introduced is a landmark piece of legislation that sits at the heart of the new government’s agenda. This article sheds light on why a serious issue could undermine the very foundations of the proposed legislation and what it is intended to achieve.
Spotlight: Why insurance can't afford to ignore RegTech
Within the insurance industry, regulatory pressures are intensifying, operational costs are soaring, and the ever-present threat of compliance violations could destabilise entire businesses. This article highlights why RegTech is increasingly a necessity rather than a luxury for insurers.
Spotlight: Tackling insurance's regulatory tsunami
Waves of regulatory initiatives are driving up costs, reducing profitability and slowing down business for insurance firms. This spotlight focuses on how insurance firms can respond to these challenges and address the regulatory tsunami.
Navigating a tight budget
With the new Chancellor putting her first budget before Parliament this month, it's unclear how much of the financial burden businesses will have to bear. Andy Talbot, director of marketing, ATE and broker sales at ARAG, discusses how firms can work around the outcomes of the upcoming Autumn budget.
Navigating data breach compensation claims
The extent to which damages can be claimed in the event of a data breach has been a hot topic over the last few years. This article looks at the key cases for data breach claims and considers whether English Courts are diverging from EU Courts on this issue and what is next for data breach claims.
Delivering better justice
The spring is always a busy time for ARAG, but this year has been exceptional. This blog provides an update on ARAG’s activities so far in 2024 and why, regardless of the next government, the business will be ready to adapt its policies and operations to provide access to justice for clients.
Simplifying holiday pay: Government changes to holiday pay and entitlement
On 1 January 2024, the government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations which aimed to simplify holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations. This content sheds light on the specific changes and highlights some practical steps for employers.
Employment law: Not such a quiet year
While 2024 may not have produced many headline-grabbing changes to employment legislation, it has seen numerous reforms. This article highlights changes impacting: taxation; National Insurance; working time and holiday entitlement; flexible working arrangements; the Equality Act 2010.