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A Step-by-Step Guide to Employing Someone for the First Time

Employing staff as a Disabled Entrepreneur Freelancer or Sole Trader is entirely possible and a powerful way to grow your business. By following these steps, registering as an employer, writing contracts, setting up payroll, issuing payslips, and fulfilling your legal obligations, you can build a reliable team to deliver contracts successfully. Whether you use fixed contracts or flexible zero-hours agreements, staying compliant ensures professionalism, protects your business, and builds trust with your employees.

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Counteracting Deepfake, How the UK Can Follow Denmark’s Law

Deepfake technology presents a growing threat to personal dignity, democratic integrity, and public trust. While the UK has acted against sexually explicit deepfakes, wider identity protection remains fragmented. Denmark is leading with a landmark law granting citizens copyright-like rights over their face, voice, and body. The UK now has the opportunity to go further, combining legal reform with technological innovation to safeguard identity in the digital age.

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The Law on Inciting Hatred: Human Rights, Torts, and Racism

Inciting racial hatred is one of the most serious offenses under the UK’s hate crime legislation, carrying severe penalties for those found guilty. The law works to balance freedom of speech with the protection of vulnerable communities, acknowledging the devastating impact that hate speech can have on individuals and society as a whole.

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Understanding Emotional Distress Tort

Through tort law, individuals and organisations, councils included, can be sued for damages provided there’s evidence of negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Compensation is available and varies depending on the severity of harm and supporting evidence.

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Skills Most Needed by Disabled Entrepreneurs in Employment and Self-Employment

Disabled entrepreneurs bring resilience, creativity, and innovation to both employment and self-employment. By developing core skills—ranging from digital literacy and communication to financial management and leadership- disabled individuals can thrive in today’s competitive economy. With the right support, training, and opportunities, disabled entrepreneurs can transform barriers into stepping stones. At Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we are committed to providing that support every step of the way.

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UK’s First Transgender Judge Challenges Supreme Court

What society often forgets is that identity is not always visible on the surface. Just as people with hidden disabilities may struggle with how the world perceives them, transgender women face challenges when their lived reality does not match societal expectations. Respect, empathy, and evidence-based law are essential if society is to move beyond conflict and towards coexistence.

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How to Set Up Your First Etsy Store: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Starting your first e-Commerce Etsy shop can feel exciting yet overwhelming. Whether you’re an artist, crafter, designer, or collector, Etsy gives you the opportunity to transform your passion into a profitable business. However, selling online is not just about listing products; it requires careful planning, marketing, and consistent management. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to set up and grow your Etsy store, even if it’s your very first business.