1891st Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles
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Today's video story: If you work in retail, hospitality, fast food or pharmacies, today was probably not a good day. Sunday penalty rates are set to be cut. The Fair Work Commission announced a change that could affect hundreds of thousands of employees.
Focus of the day story: Environment groups fear cost rules may deter vital court challenges. RSPB, ClientEarth and FoE launch judicial review of Ministry of Justice’s change to costs cap already criticised by UN and peers. Full story - Guardian Law
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