Admar.co.uk - Latest Marketing News http://www.admar.co.uk 144 38 http://www.admar.co.uk http://www.admar.co.uk/images/admar-logo.jpg en-us The new Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, implemented in May this year, is ignored by one third of marketers. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Unfair_Trading_Regulations_being_ignored.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Unfair_Trading_Regulations_being_ignored.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:22:00 GMT EU demands six weeks of compulsory leave for women after childbirth. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Six_Weeks_Maternity_Leave_Proposed.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Six_Weeks_Maternity_Leave_Proposed.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:20:00 GMT OFT publishes guide to help firms stay within the law. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Guide_on_Business_Law_Changes.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Guide_on_Business_Law_Changes.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:10:00 GMT ICO calls for a culture change in organisations’ attitudes to data protection. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Change_in_Data_Protection_attitudes.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Change_in_Data_Protection_attitudes.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:45:00 GMT Government response to consultation paper on IC’s inspection powers and funding arrangements under DPA 1998. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Proposed_changes_to_the_ICO_inspection_powers.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Proposed_changes_to_the_ICO_inspection_powers.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:40:00 GMT Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Impact Regulations. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Freedom_of_Information_Act.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Freedom_of_Information_Act.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:47:00 GMT The Queen's speech made on 3rd December is to introduce the following bills. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Queens_Speech_2008.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Queens_Speech_2008.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:30:00 GMT Ofcom launches new consumer guides to advise people on what to do if they are affected by slamming or silent calls. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Slamming_and_Silent_Calls.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/12/Slamming_and_Silent_Calls.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:48:00 GMT New Health and Safety Legislation will increase penalties for those who flout health and safety legislation. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Tougher_penalties_for_health_and_safety_offences.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Tougher_penalties_for_health_and_safety_offences.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:21:00 GMT ACAS has made available a revised Code of Practice dealing with discipline and grievance procedures. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Discipline_and_Grievance_Code_of_Practice.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Discipline_and_Grievance_Code_of_Practice.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:19:00 GMT Corporation tax rate to fall. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Corporation_tax_changes.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Corporation_tax_changes.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:18:00 GMT Significant changes to the system of personal allowances and tax rates over the next few years. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Proposed_personal_tax_changes.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Proposed_personal_tax_changes.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:16:00 GMT The standard rate of VAT will be reduced from 17.5% to 15% from 1 December 2008. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Standard_rate_VAT.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Standard_rate_VAT.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:14:00 GMT DMA TV goes live, bulletins include the latest legal issues affecting the industry. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/DMA_TV_November_goes_live.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/DMA_TV_November_goes_live.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:23:00 GMT Steve Garside, New Business Executive for EHS Brann, is the winner of the 2008 Young Spark Award. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/DMAs_Young_Spark_Award_winner_announced.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/DMAs_Young_Spark_Award_winner_announced.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:23:00 GMT ACAS has issued a draft statutory Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedure. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/ACAS_Code_of_Practice_-_Disciplinary_and_Grievance_Procedure.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/ACAS_Code_of_Practice_-_Disciplinary_and_Grievance_Procedure.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:20:00 GMT The Law Commission has issued a consultation on Consumer Remedies for Faulty Goods. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/The_Law_Commission_(LC)_consultation_on_Consumer_Remedies_for_Faulty_Goods.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/The_Law_Commission_(LC)_consultation_on_Consumer_Remedies_for_Faulty_Goods.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:14:00 GMT BERR issue consultation on the proposed European Union Consumer Rights Directive. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Consumer_Rights_changes_consultation_issued_by_BERR.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Consumer_Rights_changes_consultation_issued_by_BERR.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:13:00 GMT Sinister new development relating to prize draw scams. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/competition_scams.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/competition_scams.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:27:00 GMT Temporary Agency Workers Directive is finally adopted 22/10/2008. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Temporary_Agency_Workers.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Temporary_Agency_Workers.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:22:00 GMT Consultation document issued to extend the right to request flexible working to parents of older children. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Extending_the_right_to_request_flexible_working_to_parents_of_older_children.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Extending_the_right_to_request_flexible_working_to_parents_of_older_children.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:17:00 GMT Financial services firms to compensate customers. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Financial_services_firms_to_compensate_customers.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Financial_services_firms_to_compensate_customers.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:45:00 GMT Marketers should not hide behind the Data Protection Act unnecessarily when dealing with individuals. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/ICO_urging_organisations_not_to_use_DPA_as_an_excuse.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/ICO_urging_organisations_not_to_use_DPA_as_an_excuse.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:40:00 GMT The Government consulting on plans to increase fines for online copyright infringement. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Increase_in_online_copyright_fines.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/Increase_in_online_copyright_fines.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:37:00 GMT On October 1st Consumer Focus went live. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/A_new_consumer_champion_is_born.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/11/A_new_consumer_champion_is_born.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:32:00 GMT From 1st October 2008 Insurance Certificates can now be stored electronically. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Company_Insurance_Certificates.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Company_Insurance_Certificates.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT Changes to employment legislation from 1 October 2008. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Employment_Changes.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Employment_Changes.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:27:00 GMT Parliamentary Group calls for more action to protect against identity fraud. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Identity_Fraud.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Identity_Fraud.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:22:00 GMT New changes in the rules about the registration of company names. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/No_more_opportunist_company_registrations.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/No_more_opportunist_company_registrations.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:16:00 GMT Database rights improved following ECJ judgment. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Intellectual_property.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Intellectual_property.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:26:00 GMT Direct mail continues to be left behind by online advertising. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Direct_Mail_News.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Direct_Mail_News.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:20:00 GMT Retailers operating online are failing to make the most of their online business and losing £2.3bn in revenue every year. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/2_point_3bn_in_revenue_lost_every_year_by_online_retailers.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/2_point_3bn_in_revenue_lost_every_year_by_online_retailers.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:10:00 GMT Consumer Credit Act 2006) (CCA) - implementation of Post contract information. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Financial_Services.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Financial_Services.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:07:00 GMT Maximum penalties for health and safety breaches in the Magistrates courts raised to £20,000. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Ministers_welcome_tougher_penalties_for_health_and_safety_law_breakers.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Ministers_welcome_tougher_penalties_for_health_and_safety_law_breakers.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:02:00 GMT House lottery on hold following the intervention of the Gambling Commission. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Gambling_Commission_investigates_house_prize_draw.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Gambling_Commission_investigates_house_prize_draw.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT New Consumer Rights Directive proposed by EU. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Consumer_Protection.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Consumer_Protection.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:52:00 GMT European Court of Justice supports UK decision for workers to be compelled to retire at 65. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/UK_default_retirement_age_of_65_justified.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/UK_default_retirement_age_of_65_justified.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:25:00 GMT Information Commissioner launches online Personal Information Healthcheck tool. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/ICO_launches_consumer_online_healthcheck.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/ICO_launches_consumer_online_healthcheck.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:23:00 GMT Guidance on the collection and management of customer data. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Email_Databases_Managing_Updating_and_Analysing_Data.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Email_Databases_Managing_Updating_and_Analysing_Data.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:26:00 GMT Creating a usable subscriber form is one of the most important things you can do to build a good mailing list. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Tips_to_Create_a_Great_Subscriber_Form.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Tips_to_Create_a_Great_Subscriber_Form.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:21:00 GMT Email works. Perhaps too well for our own darn good, what's the problem with that? http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Email_ROI_-_Spoiled_By_Our_Own_Success.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/Email_ROI_-_Spoiled_By_Our_Own_Success.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:19:00 GMT Email guru Bill McCloskey of Email Data Source, reveals the key to email marketing success. http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/The_True_Secret_of_Successful_Email_Marketing.htm http://www.admar.co.uk/articles/2008/10/The_True_Secret_of_Successful_Email_Marketing.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:14:00 GMT