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The industry is increasingly recognising the value of diverse teams, not just as a matter of social responsibility, but as a catalyst for innovation and improved financial performance. This insight explores the current state of diversity in VC and M&amp;A in Germany, highlighting some key statistics, challenges, and potential strategies for improvement.</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:41:28 +0000 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-autumn-budget-2024-what-uk-business-tax-measures-were-announced &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_102.jpg?VersionId=s6rw920jPjlCQ_fY8mb__qiuqztKzDf1' /><br /><p><strong>Rachel Reeves delivers budget with employers bearing the brunt of her 'difficult decisions' on tax rises</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:35:58 +0000 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/how-did-uk-budget-affect-pensions &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/23/DT_homeworking.jpg?VersionId=uRAFUsVumZH2aTuMPpyeedXKzmrDu8FT' /><br /><p><strong>Inheritance tax and national insurance changes are the main focus &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; 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Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:03:13 +0000 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/gdpr-hr-ico-enforcement-and-new-data-protection-audit-framework-and-data-privacy-risks-pre &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/GEN_people_work_meeting.jpg?VersionId=9ULunFXCYaTvMgJFXb8F5KLo2pgFL.xN' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to this month's edition of our GDPR for HR newsletter where we dive into the latest updates, cases and insights on data privacy</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:40:44 +0000 All Insights