Category: Corporate & Commercial
Feb 2023
The energy bills that are driving businesses towards insolvency
The rising cost of living is never far from the headlines, but if your livelihood is at stake then you’re probably more worried than most.
Feb 2023
Struggling to claim from your business interruption insurance?
It’s been a tough couple of years, but even though the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, the war is raging on for one company which has just filed a claim against its insurers.
Feb 2023
Do I have to pay my Bounce Back Loan if my business goes bust?
Q: I applied for a Bounce Back Loan when times got tough. Do I still have to repay it if my business closes?
Feb 2023
Firing and Re-Hiring – Consultation Document
What is draft Code of Practice?
The government has published for consultation a draft Code of Practice, prepared by ACAS, relating to the circumstances in which an employer contemplates dismissing employees and offering to re-engage them (or new replacement employees) on different contractual terms. This practice has occurred in cases in which an employer has wanted to change the existing terms and conditions of employees (often to save costs or to bring about greater flexibility in working practices) and has believed that it will not be able to obtain agreement to the desired changes, or will not be able to do so within an acceptable time scale.
Nov 2022
Autumn Statement: At a Glance
Jeremy Hunt, has delivered his first Autumn Statement speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer. It was a highly-anticipated speech that was forecast to announce a range of tax increases that would tighten the belt of the country’s finances.
Oct 2022
Ways for private limited company owners to exit their business
Exiting your business is a huge decision and the way in which you do so is equally important. Deciding which method of exit will depend on a number of factors and qualified advice should always be sought in advance.
Sep 2022
What does the Hashmi v Lorimer–Wing case mean for sole directors?
The recent High Court judgement in Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing has cast doubt over the effectiveness of decisions made where limited companies have a single director.
Sep 2022
Today’s mini-budget summary
The Chancellor’s mini-budget statement has been highly anticipated as people await to see how Kwasi Kwarteng’s first-ever budget speech will help ease the burden of the cost of living crisis.
Jul 2022
The Register of Overseas Entities
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (‘the Act’) became law on 15 March 2022. Its primary purpose is to crack down on tax fraud and money laundering that involves UK property by making it harder for criminals to hide behind shell companies and to make it easier to seize properties that have been purchased illegally.
May 2022
The Queen’s Speech – at a glance
Today was the day of the Queen's Speech - an event that forms part of the State Opening of Parliament ceremony and sets out new laws. Usually, the speech is delivered by the Queen herself, but for the first time since 1963, she did not attend due to health reasons. Instead, the speech was delivered by Prince Charles, who highlighted some of the 38 laws ministers intend to pass in the coming year.
