News & Articles
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Read moreAn industry in flux, but evolving
Read moreRecent 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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Read moreBereavement Support payment for those affected by loss
Read moreWhen 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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Read moreGreen Roof (but not that kind!)
Read moreMany 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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Read moreDo you have a retention of title clause in your T&Cs? Here's why we think you should.
Read morePut 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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Read moreWhy we're supporting Dementia Action Week
Read moreDementia 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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Read moreThree fundamental issues to consider when leasing commercial property
Read moreNew 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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Read moreWhy we're supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week
Read moreDying 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 …
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Read moreEmployment tribunal awards and statutory payments – April 2024 increases
Read moreThe 28 February 2024 saw a new order laid before parliament, The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024 (SI 2024/213). This is set to revise the current employment tribunal awards and other statutory payments, with effect from 06 April 2024. Here, Daniel Allen of our dedicated Employment team, …
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Read moreFarming partnerships: beware the higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) charge on additional dwellings
Read moreStamp duty land tax (SDLT) can be a significant cost on property transactions – and an area that farming partnerships need to be aware of, says Andrew Jackson’s tax partner, Fiona Phillips It is well known that partnerships are treated for the purposes of income tax as tax transparent, with …