In relation to hearing damage from headphones "the manufacturer’s responsibility depends on the first court case when somebody gets tinnitus", the Production Services Association (PSA) reports.

Some 60 people have been arrested following the closure of an illegal website that sold personal data and saw criminals exchange tips on how to commit online fraud.

People wanting to work in the UK for six months or less will now have to apply for a dedicated business visa and give proof of their activities during their stay.

Owners of small businesses are often not aware of what they must do to comply with the law in relation to their websites.

Getting planning permission to make changes to a property is now going to be a "much more straightforward process", according to the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).

Fear of fines for failing to comply with the government's Display Energy Certificates (DEC) has created an influx of enquiries to energy service providers.

Names and addresses of companies involved in Employment Tribunals must be made public following a new ruling on the matter.

Companies that want to comply with the Data Protection Act may have to resort to using virtual private networks to transfer data via wireless networks.

Businesses that have websites with open forums need to ensure they monitor the content posted there to offer them some protection against defamation laws.

Benefit schemes offered by businesses need to be assessed in the current economic climate as mergers and acquisitions become increasingly commonplace.