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23 August
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for property developers varies, depending on whether the property counts as residential or as non-residential. Different rates of SDLT apply accordingly, and significant amounts of... Read Morearticles
22 August
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fines have been issued to two companies under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 after hospital staff were subjected to violent attacks. Read Morearticles
22 August
Once you have a Will in place it is important to keep it under review. Circumstances can change over the years, in particular events like births, deaths, marriages and divorce... Read Morearticles
17 August
Professor Richard Jones, Consultant, considers the case of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v JS and Manchester City Council [2023] EWCOP 12 and recent appeal at [2023] EWCOP 33,... Read Morearticles
17 August
In June 2022, a 6-month trial commenced where full-time employees had the opportunity to reduce their hours to a 4-day working week, without a drop in salary, provided that they... Read Morearticles
17 August
The Government has announced that fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties. It is... Read Morearticles
17 August
What are the changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)? We look at everything landlords need to know, including practical next steps. From 1 April 2023, landlords cannot continue... Read Morearticles
15 August
Professor Richard Jones examines the recent Supreme Court decision on responsibility for section 117 after-care services. Read Morearticles
15 August
Continuing our series of articles focusing on public inquiries, we look at the conclusion of a public inquiry, focusing on the inquiry’s final report and findings. Read Morearticles
15 August
Could a will executed just one day before a marriage be revoked by that same marriage? We take a look at this interesting recent case. Read Morearticles
11 August
The UK Government announced the full opening of the long-awaited launch of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) on 25 July 2023. Read Morearticles
11 August
The recent High Court case of Amnir & Ors v Bala & Ors [2023] EWHC 1054 (Ch) highlighted the costs risks involved in pursuing litigation to full trial, particularly in... Read More