Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now in force and further reforms due to take effect throughout 2026 and 2027, our Employment Lawyers outline the...
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International Volunteer Day 2025: Every Contribution Matters
Every 5th of December since 1985, people around the world have marked International Volunteer Day (IVD), a day dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of volunteers and the organisations that support them.
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Budget 2025: Key Takeaways for Employers
Following extensive media coverage of potential tax and spending reforms, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her Autumn Budget. Whilst many of the changes announced yesterday do not come into effect immediately, the Budget contains several measures which employers will undoubtedly need to consider over the next few...
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UK Budget 2025: Announcement Round-Up & Expert Analysis
Rachel Reeves has just delivered her second Budget since becoming Chancellor. However, the build-up to the statement was unusual this year. Many measures were announced in advance, and a large portion of the details were revealed early by accident when the Office for Budget Responsibility mistakenly published its forecast. Despite the early...
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Budget 2025: Mansion Tax Explained
On 26 th November 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announced a new ‘Mansion Tax’ for properties valued over £2 million in England. The annual charge will be added on top of the existing council tax and will increase depending on the value of the property, with four separate bands. At Myerson, we are alive to how this tax could...
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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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Myerson Wins ‘Transition of the Year’ in the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2025
Myerson is proud to announce that it has won ‘Transition of the Year’ in the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2025, hosted by the Employee Ownership Association (EOA). This national award recognises organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment, vision and impact in adopting more inclusive forms of business ownership. Myerson’s win...
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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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