Last week the Law Commission of England and Wales published their recommendations on reforming and modernising the law on Wills. They hope that these updates, if adopted, will take account of changes to society; protect vulnerable individuals better; and reflect technological progress. The Wills Act 1837 is one of the oldest pieces of legislation that […]
When is a well-intentioned act a sackable offence? That was the crux of Mr Hewston’s high-profile unfair dismissal case against Ofsted. Dismissed for gross misconduct after brushing rainwater off a child’s head, Hewston’s case travelled from an employment tribunal loss to a victory at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) and later the Court of Appeal. […]
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Expanding your business to take on employees for the first time may seem a little daunting. By following some basic steps, you can ensure you are protecting your business for the future and treating your new employees fairly and appropriately. This is something you should also do even if your first employee is a family […]
The starting point for the licensing rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is that the landlord of a ‘large’ HMO requires a licence if the property is occupied by five or more people living in two or more separate households as their permanent or full-time residence, who share facilities such as a toilet, bathroom […]
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Hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in many UK workplaces, with clear benefits reported around productivity, wellbeing, and employee satisfaction. However, an increasing number of employers, particularly in professional, financial, and technical sectors, are now reassessing this balance and encouraging more in-person attendance. There’s growing recognition that certain activities, such as mentoring junior […]
Perhaps surprisingly, only 26% of pet owners over the age of 30 seem to have considered, and made plans for, what will happen to their pets in the event of their death. This recent research, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, revealed that 59% of UK adults over 30 were […]
Reviewing your property portfolio plans? The government has recently hiked up the rates of both Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Stamp Duty, affecting those expanding or liquidating a property portfolio. The Stamp Duty payable on buy-to-let properties now starts at five percent and rises on higher value properties. Basic-rate taxpayers now pay CGT at 18% […]
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Fraud in the property sector is a larger problem than many people realise. Fraudsters generally aim to steal property by transferring its legal ownership. Alternatively they might take out a fraudulent mortgage on a property and then leave the owner saddled with the debt. Who is most at risk? Your property is potentially most at […]
The Government has published its response to the consultation on how zero-hours contract measures will apply to agency workers. These changes form part of a broader set of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, which will be considered at the House of Commons report stage. The Bill already includes key proposals for low and zero-hours […]
This Update Your Will Week (3 – 9 March 2025), we are joining The Association of Lifetime Lawyers to raise awareness around the importance of keeping Wills up to date. A Will is not just a legal document – it is your voice, your wishes, and your legacy. Yet many people don’t realise the significance […]
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