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Here, we provide insights into what constitutes a listed building, the intricacies of obtaining listed building consent, and the various considerations associated with these historically significant properties. What is a listed building? A listed...
Business owners need to be aware of the new company law changes, some starting immediately. From March 2024, significant changes will be introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. The law aims to combat economic crime while...
In this blog, I take a look at what has become known as ‘divorce tourism’ – the practice of trying to establish a connection with the UK in order to use its divorce courts. I also look at whether a recent case in the Supreme Court may have...
Are you unsure about whether to buy a property in 2024? The end of the temporary relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may be enough reason to make the move now and benefit from potentially huge SDLT savings. From 31 March 2025, SDLT rates will return to...
Schools and academies have a duty of care to do all they reasonably can to support their staff’s health, safety and wellbeing. This duty includes ensuring the working environment is safe, protecting staff from discrimination and, where relevant,...
Often, successful claims against employers for discrimination relating to menopause could have been avoided with the training of staff, appropriate policies being put in place, and active implementation of those policies. Below are some thoughts for...
As the online world changes and adapts, the laws governing online platforms need to change, too, specifically in relation to prohibitions when using the internet. On 31 January 2024, Part 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023 came into force, which introduces...
Whether you are a Nanny, Nanna or Grandma, or a Grandad or Gramps, grandchildren will often hold a special place in the hearts of their grandparents. Those grandparents will often play an integral role in the family as one of the adults often called upon to...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) amends the Companies Act 2006 by introducing new requirements for the registration and maintenance of companies in England and Wales with the intention of tackling economic crime and improvement...
To my dearest Valentine Roses are red Violets are blue I want a pre-nup Please say, “I do.” In today’s modern-day, and dare I say “age”; not every marriage is for life. The same could be said about a...
Two key changes are anticipated as a result of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 that employers within the education sector should be aware of. The changes are anticipated to come into force in October 2024, so academies,...
A recent employment tribunal has ruled against a manager who wanted to work entirely from home, sparking discussions about the future of flexible arrangements. Since the pandemic, the rise of flexible and hybrid working has significantly influenced how...
A look at the world of ‘grey divorce’ and second marriages for retirees. Learn about essential aspects like finances, perceptions, and alternative approaches. Whether facing late-life divorce or contemplating marriage after 65, we provide...
A waking day curriculum describes where the educational curriculum is delivered throughout all waking hours and is not just limited to what can be provided for during the school day. A waking day curriculum regularly forms part of a residential...
The UK Government is considering reinstating modest Employment Tribunal fees, aiming to cut taxpayer costs and promote early dispute resolution. On 29 January 2024, the Government published its proposal to reintroduce ‘modest’ fees in the...
A bankrupt person is usually automatically discharged from bankruptcy on the 12-month anniversary of being made bankrupt. When a bankrupt is discharged, it frees them from the restrictions of bankruptcy and most of their bankruptcy debts under section 281...
Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, there were previously four breeds of dogs that were banned within the UK: Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. However, the government has now added the XL Bully to the list of dogs banned...
Farming is not just a business but a way of life for generation after generation. To ensure that there is a viable business to pass on, planning must be undertaken early to enable farmers to maximise tax reliefs that may be available. Understanding...
Following on from our recent blog on Divorce and Pensions: Why Does This Asset Typically Get Ignored, we focus on the misconceptions around pension valuations and the Pensions Advisory Group’s (PAG) advice on this in PAG 2. The Significance of...
In its statement of 21 November 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that it had written to some of the UK’s most frequently visited websites, warning them of enforcement action if they fail to give users a ‘fair...
