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Devolution in focus: Introducing the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
25 Jul 2025An early overview of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, unpacking the key proposals, unexpected omissions and what they could mean for the future shape of local government in England
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A silver bullet for inheritance tax: making the most of the 'normal expenditure out of income' exemption
24 Jul 2025How one often-missed rule could offer immediate inheritance tax relief – with flexibility built in
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Video evidence in will challenges - a cautionary tale
24 Jul 2025Homemade wills can save time and money, but when someone is vulnerable, the risks of a dispute are high.
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How long can partners claim reimbursement for maternity leave? Is it six or 12 months?
24 Jul 2025Some ICBs currently interpret maternity leave reimbursement as being capped at 26 weeks. However, the Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) does not impose such a limit. Learn why full 12-month reimbursement is contractually justified, and how practices can challenge incorrect ICB interpretations.
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Error in tribunal’s ‘last straw’ analysis leads to successful appeal in constructive dismissal case
23 Jul 2025The EAT has confirmed that a final act by an employer need not be serious or blameworthy in itself to revive earlier conduct, provided it contributes to a repudiatory breach of trust and confidence when taken cumulatively.
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Whistleblowing framework review highlights challenges and areas for reform
23 Jul 2025A government-commissioned review of the current whistleblowing regime has flagged legal uncertainty, limited internal procedures, and inconsistent support for whistleblowers.
