Blog
Sep 2024
One in five weddings now start with a prenup
New research has revealed more couples than ever are opting to sign agreements before getting married. But why?
Aug 2024
Q&A: Is £200,000 enough to retire on?
I had a health scare last year and while I'm fit and well now, it got me thinking about the future and I want to spend more of my time doing the things I enjoy with the people I love.
I've worked all my life and paid into a pension that is now worth around £200,000. Even though I have paid off my mortgage, I'm worried this isn't enough to live on if I retire. Is there a "magic number" we should all be aiming for, or will we all be working forever?
Aug 2024
Q&A: Can I ask my employer to go home if office temperatures are too high?
I work in an old office building that has no air con and the open windows offer very little in the way of relief. One of my colleagues told me that they are aware of a legal obligation, that our employer has to allow us to go home if it is too hot to work.
Is this true? What are my rights and can I make a request to my employer that I can go home if temperatures get too high?
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!
