An Ofsted inspector was found to be unfairly dismissed following a single incident of contact with a pupil. The Court of Appeal has provided a useful reminder for employers about…
Read moreIn the October budget, the Labour Government announced that it would be changing the rates of stamp duty land tax (‘SDLT’) for residential property purchases. With effect from the 1st…
Read moreAs a result of the Home Office replacing physical biometric residence permits (BRPs) with digital immigration statuses (eVisas), the acceptable documents for right to work checks has been updated. The…
Read moreOn 31 December 2024, the Home Office updated its Workers and Temporary Workers – Guidance for Sponsors, introducing changes and clarifications for businesses applying for a sponsor licence. Here’s what…
Read moreDid you know that from 31st March 2025, all businesses with 10+ full-time employees must separate their waste into specific streams? What is Simpler Recycling? In 2024, amendments were made to…
Read moreOur private wealth and succession team is very experienced in helping individuals plan their UK inheritance tax exposure. A fundamental part of this is an understanding around an individual’s, and…
Read moreHow is Islamic Finance different to conventional finance Unlike conventional Finance, Islamic banks operate without interest (riba), which is forbidden in Islam. Islamic law considers money to have no intrinsic…
Read moreDo you have an opinion on how the assessment of energy performance of buildings could be better? The Government is asking for your views on its changes to the Energy…
Read moreYou will no doubt be aware that the new Government’s first budget has significantly changed the tax regime. There are also various measures and discussions in the pipeline, creating uncertainty. In…
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