Blog
Jul 2024
The text message that prevented a family from inheriting £3 million
The High Court has ruled that a text message from an individual outlining his wishes for his £3m fortune just hours before his death is legitimate.
May 2024
Direct vs indirect discrimination: do you know the difference?
Seasonal hiring has begun and if you are one of the 1 million odd recruiters making plans to hire this summer make sure your well-meant job advertisement doesn’t land you in hot water.
May 2024
Changes to UK Company Law: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) received royal assent on 26 October 2023, ushering in significant changes to UK company law and administration. Discover how these new measures will affect you and your company as we delve into the details of the changes.
May 2024
“I don’t need a Lasting Power of Attorney because…”
Starting a sentence with these words fill me with dread. It amazes me that there are so many common misconceptions surrounding later life planning, we’d rather avoid it altogether than prepare correctly for it.
Here are some of the reasons why people have told me they don’t think they need a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) over the past few months – and an explanation as to why you still do need one!
Apr 2024
Employment law updates - 6 April 2024
As of 6 April 2024, employers must comply with some family-focussed changes to Employment law in the form of four key pieces of legislation.
Mar 2024
All change! Non-domiciled tax rules- a budget update
As foreseen before Wednesday’s budget, the Chancellor announced sweeping changes to the way non-UK domiciliaries are to be taxed from 6 April 2025.
Mar 2024
HMRC fees are increasing – here’s what you need to know
From 1 May 2024 HMRC will be increasing company information and registration fees. This follows the recently implemented Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which aims to improve the quality of data on HMRC’s registers.
Mar 2024
Highlights from the Budget speech
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his latest Budget and outline of spending. It is expected to be the last Budget speech before the next general election this year.
Feb 2024
Don’t leave a “Purple Haze” around your will
We might have more in common with the rockstar electric guitar legend Jimi Hendrix than we might think. I am not talking about growing an impressive head of hair or going for a reverberating solo – unless you’re lucky enough to have both of those abilities – rather Jimi Hendrix was one of millions who died without a will.
