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Energy Infrastructure Projects: What's the latest?
We are all familiar with national energy infrastructure projects which criss-cross our region. More are already coming onstream, and inevitably future schemes will be planned to help the country move towards a net zero position. You may receive a letter in the post or a visit by an agent …
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Mixed-use SDLT decision marks success for the taxpayer
In March, the final Budget of the Conservative government announced the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This came as no surprise, as HMRC had consulted on this issue and it was long expected. What was surprising, though, was that no change was made to …
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An industry in flux, but evolving
Recent conflicting industry news could raise concerns about stalling of the energy industry - but signs of positivity shine through, as Claire Ramsden reflects in her latest article. Despite reports earlier this year of job cuts and manufacturers scaling down operations in the energy sector, there remains a wealth of opportunities …
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Bereavement Support payment for those affected by loss
When someone dies, there are certain things that have to be done, but this is often at an incredibly difficult time, when we feel least able to manage. Worrying about finances if you have to pay for a loved one’s funeral can make an already difficult time even more …
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Green Roof (but not that kind!)
Many of us are looking at ways to be more energy and self-sufficient, and in an industrial setting the savings from renewable energy sources can be substantial. With limited space in an industrial yard, more often than not the most attractive source of renewable energy is solar panels, which …
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Do you have a retention of title clause in your T&Cs? Here's why we think you should.
Put simply, the object of a retention of title clause is to give the seller of goods priority over secured and unsecured creditors of the buyer if the buyer fails to pay for the goods and aims to allow the seller to reclaim possession of the goods. The clause may …
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Why we're supporting Dementia Action Week
Dementia Action Week (13-19 May) is Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest and longest running awareness campaign, which encourages individuals and organisations across the UK to take action to improve the lives of people living with dementia. According to the NHS, more than 944,000 people in the UK have …
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Three fundamental issues to consider when leasing commercial property
New business, growth and the inevitable expansion. The buzz of success and ambition to deliver more will often lead to a need to increase the footprint a company occupies. Whether it is headcount or production output on the up, a first step from the home office, the latest branch or …
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Why we're supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week
Dying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May) is an annual campaign set up by Hospice UK, which brings an incredibly sensitive and difficult subject to the fore by encouraging conversations about death, dying, and bereavement. This year, the campaign's focus is “How we talk about Dying Matters” and in …