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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Charities

I think my charity is in financial distress - what do I need to know?

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

What do you need to know if your charity faced financial distress? Understanding trustee responsibilities and key practical steps.

I think my charity is in financial distress - what do I need to know?
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Articles & Blogs Charities Employment

Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

In September 2024 Ofsted commenced inspections of supported accommodation provided for 16 and 17 year old care leavers and looked after children.

Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charities and cause-related marketing - commercial participators

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Ensuring your cause-related marketing arrangements are transparent and comply with the law and good practice.

Charities and cause-related marketing - commercial participators
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Key changes in UK’s non-domicile regime overhaul

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

A new tax landscape: introducing the FIG regime, revised inheritance tax rules, and updates for offshore trusts.

Key changes in UK’s non-domicile regime overhaul
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Navigating the 2026 changes to agricultural and business property relief

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

How new IHT relief caps will impact succession planning for farmers and family-owned businesses

Navigating the 2026 changes to agricultural and business property relief
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Changes to inheritance tax on pensions: what to expect from April 2027

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

New rules bring defined contribution pensions into the IHT net - implications for estates and tax planning

Changes to inheritance tax on pensions: what to expect from April 2027
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Articles & Blogs Employment

April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed

Friday, 08 November 2024

New National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will come into force from April 2025

April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower

Friday, 08 November 2024

The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.

Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT clarifies scope of maternity leave redundancy protections

Friday, 08 November 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that enhanced redundancy protection under Regulation 10 does not apply where no actual vacancy exists.

EAT clarifies scope of maternity leave redundancy protections
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Tackling tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market

Friday, 08 November 2024

In the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Government announced measures to combat tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market.

Tackling tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2

Monday, 04 November 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers.

Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2
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Articles & Blogs Charities Employment

Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees

Friday, 01 November 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has examined the application of whistleblowing protection to charity trustees.

Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty

Friday, 01 November 2024

On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.

Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Fire and re-hire: Government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice

Friday, 01 November 2024

From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to adjust protective awards by up to 25% where the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement has not been followed.

Fire and re-hire: government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire

Friday, 01 November 2024

As employers navigate evolving workforce expectations and business demands, the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (Bill) proposes critical changes to 'fire and rehire' practices.

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire
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