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UK employers must begin logging overtime hours under new draft rules
The Department for Business and Trade has published draft regulations requiring employers to maintain records of all overtime worked, including informal arrangements. The rules apply to businesses of any size. A consultation period is open until June 2026, with implementation expected Q4 2026.
New GDPR guidance tightens rules on email marketing consent
The EDPB (EU data protection board) has issued updated guidance clarifying that pre-ticked consent boxes for marketing emails are invalid across all EU member states. This affects any business with EU customers, regardless of where the business is based.
CRO extends the deadline for annual return filing to 30 September
Companies Registration Office Ireland has extended the 2026 annual return filing deadline from 30 June to 30 September 2026 for companies with a June year-end. The extension applies automatically — no application required.
HMRC updates Making Tax Digital timeline for smaller businesses
HMRC has published revised implementation dates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Sole traders and landlords with income above £30,000 are now in scope from April 2026, down from the previous £50,000 threshold.
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