Category: Corporate & Commercial

Liz Dalgetty Jan 2021

Millions of UK workers to receive increase in pay from April 2021

In April of each year, the Government increases statutory payments that are payable to workers and employees. 

The changes that are being made to workers/employees rates at the beginning of April are identified below:

  • National Minimum Wage (under 18) will increase from £4.15 to £4.30 per hour;
  • National Minimum Wage (18-20) will increase from £6.45 to £6.56 per hour;
  • National Minimum Wage (21-22) will increase from £8.20 to £8.36 per hour; and
  • National Living Wage (23 or above) will increase from £8.72 to £8.91 per hour.

Please note that the age of a worker being entitled to the National Living Wage has been reduced from 25 years old to 23.

Terina Farnan Jan 2021

The digital assets that are worth a will

Last year, we wrote a blog about how digital assets are commonly overlooked when writing a will. But, thanks to a recent survey by the Law Society, now might be the best time to give it some thought.

Nicola O’Dwyer Jan 2021

Working from home - where do you stand?

New government guidance

Under new government guidance, you should work from home if you can effectively do so. However, some employers may ask their employees to return to work whilst restrictions are in place - particularly if it is not reasonable to carry out that work at home. For those who are concerned about health problems, or juggling childcare, where do you stand in the eyes of the law?

Julian Harvey Jan 2021

What the new lockdown means for businesses, employees and workers

The third lockdown in England legally came into force on 6 January 2021. How long it will last is uncertain. At least until mid-February and possibly until late March. Vaccination provides a route out of the pandemic, but businesses need to survive this final and possibly longest of the lockdowns.

Chris Millar Jan 2021

We are open

During these uncertain times, it is good to know you can count on us.

Even after the recent Government announcement of another national lockdown we remain open for business and are here to help you.

Richard Clapham Oct 2020

Family Investment Companies

What is a family investment company (FIC)?

Nicola O’Dwyer Sep 2020

Coronavirus Update - Jobs Support Scheme announced

With new government guidance on Covid coming into force today and the current furlough scheme coming to an end next month, as expected, the Chancellor has today announced a new scheme to help businesses.  The Jobs Support Scheme will commence from November replacing furlough alongside additional measures to help the self-employed and businesses.

Anna Babbs Mar 2020

Electronic Signatures – Remote working and execution of documents

In the UK electronic signatures have been legal since the introduction of the Electronic Communications Act 2000.

Richard Clapham Dec 2019

Election round up – the results

We've woken up to the news this morning that, following a public vote in a general election, the Conservative party will be forming a government after winning the biggest majority vote in over 30 years.

Julian Harvey Oct 2019

Could the UK avoid recession?

Talks surrounding the possibility of a shrinking economy are increasing by the day, however, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK might just avoid a recession.