What is the legal definition of a ‘woman’? The Supreme Court has decided that the terms “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex, meaning that…
Read moreWhere residential property is purchased by a “non-natural person” and the value of the property exceeds £500,000.00, the slab rate of stamp duty land tax (‘SDLT’) applies. For the purposes…
Read moreAre you a consumer-facing business? If so then you need to start preparing for the Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA). The DMCC aims to increase competition in digital…
Read moreAn 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…
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