Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Budget 2025: What It Means for Business Owners and Shareholders
On 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn 2025 budget (“Budget”), which introduced a mix of anticipated changes and some surprising reforms that businesses will need to carefully consider when planning for the future. The Budget marks a pivotal moment in the UK’s economic strategy, with new policies aimed at driving...
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Budget 2025: What You Need to Know About Inheritance Tax
Overall, the Budget introduced no significant reforms to the existing Inheritance Tax framework. However, several announcements will affect future estate planning, particularly the continued freeze on key allowances and the forthcoming changes to APR and BPR. Our Wills, Trusts and Probate lawyers explore the key updates and what they may mean for...
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Budget 2025: Capital Gains Tax Relief Changes For Employee Ownership Trusts
Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the much-anticipated Budget and announced that, with effect from 26 November 2025, the Capital Gains Tax ( CGT ) relief available to selling shareholders on disposal of their shares in a company to an Employee Ownership Trust ( EOT ) is to be reduced from 100% to 50% . Our EOT Lawyers examine the...
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What To Do When Your Retail Tenant Goes Bust
Unfortunately, retail insolvencies in England and Wales are rising as tax increases and falling consumer spend push many retail businesses into survival mode, with many more retailers turning to professional advisors for assistance in navigating mounting costs. The latest company insolvency statistics show that retail trade insolvencies were up...
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What Should You Do if HMRC Petitions to Wind Up Your Company?
When HMRC presents a winding-up petition against your company, the impact is immediate and profound. Bank accounts can be frozen, reputational damage can occur, and the very future of the business can be put at risk. Our Insolvency & Restructuring team act quickly for companies and their directors who are facing HMRC recovery action. We can help...
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Can I Use ChatGPT for My Divorce?
Although AI can be a helpful tool for simplifying complex areas of law, such as divorce, using it comes with risks. A common question on Google is whether ChatGPT can help with divorce. Our Family Lawyers outline why you should not rely on AI to handle divorce and financial settlement, and the benefits of instructing a specialist family lawyer.
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What Happens If HMRC Files a Bankruptcy Petition Against You?
If you have received a bankruptcy petition from HMRC, or have been warned that one is coming, the consequences can be life-changing. Your assets, home, business interests and professional status may all be affected. Our insolvency solicitors act for business owners, professionals and other individuals across England and Wales who face bankruptcy...
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How Will the 2026 Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief Affect Gifts to Younger Family Members?
Significant inheritance tax changes are coming into effect from 6 April 2026 that will affect farmers and rural business owners. The changes are in relation to the reduction of availability of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) in relation to Inheritance Tax payable on lifetime gifting and on death. Our...
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Navigating Christmas Parties in Hospitality and Leisure: Prevention of Sexual Harassment (‘POSH’) Duties for Employers
The festive season is often viewed as a financial highlight for many businesses in the hospitality and leisure industry, with UK consumers forecast to spend £ 12.6 billion over the Christmas period in 2025. However, for hospitality and leisure employers, the Christmas period also brings with it a heightened risk of employees experiencing sexual...
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Implementation of ECCTA Reforms: New Companies House Identity Verification Requirements Explained
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) HAS introduced new laws to tackle economic crime and deliver a more reliable companies register to underpin business activity. Central to these changes are new identity verification (IDV) requirements and updates to the way companies maintain their internal registers, which will be...
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Navigating The Legal Process As A First-Time Buyer
Taking your first step onto the property ladder is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming when faced with unfamiliar legal terminology and procedures. Between mortgages, surveys, and legal paperwork, it is easy to feel unsure about where to start. Our Residential Property Solicitors explain everything you need to know about...
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Government Consults on Stronger Dismissal Protections for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Earlier this year, we discussed recent data from the campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed, which revealed that approximately 74,000 women a year lose their jobs simply for being pregnant or for taking maternity leave . Research by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) found that 11% of new mothers felt forced out of their jobs, either...
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