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Yesterday’s budget changed the stamp duty land tax rates for sales and leases of commercial property with effect from today. For sales, the new structure adopts the fairer ‘slice’ system […]

One of the key issues highlighted in the PACAC report was that there was ‘negligent’ trustee oversight of senior management, particularly with regard to the charity’s financial health. Trustees have […]

In its 2015 review and accounts, HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) made clear its aims. These included providing the infrastructure for a fair, efficient and accessible courts and tribunals […]

From 1 April 2016, a supplementary rate of SDLT will apply to purchases of additional residential properties. This will cover second homes and buy-to-let properties and potentially other transactions. The […]

In the last few years, ‘vaping’, (or smoking e-cigarettes) has become a commonplace feature of our society. Whether you’re walking down the high street, sitting in traffic, or having a […]

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that commission payments should be taken into consideration when calculating holiday pay. In the case of Lock v British Gas Trading Limited the […]

Along with the new tax year in April come the latest changes in employment law. In March, we are hosting our popular hour-long general employment law update breakfast seminars to […]

Charlotte Brunsdon in our charities & not-for-profit legal team outlines three tips for charity trustees to consider this spring. Updated finance guidance The Charity Commission has updated key finance guidance […]

Intellectual Property (IP) is a creation of the mind, such as your brand name, product design, invention, or work of fiction. Rights such as copyright, patents, designs and trademarks, as […]

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It is the season of perpetual hope and goodwill to all men and women, when spirits are high, and calorie consumption […]