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Read moreThe return of industrial action in the UK: what employers need to know
Read moreIndustrial disputes between employers and workforces are usually resolved by way of consultation and negotiation, often with the involvement of a trade union. However, where no agreement can be reached, industrial action by workers is then a distinct possibility. The level of industrial action amongst the UK's workforces is …
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Read moreSDLT changes: the devil is in the detail
Read moreOn 23 September, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng made several headline -grabbing tax announcements. Among them was a permanent cut to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), meaning many buyers will pay no tax on the first £250,000.00 of their residential property price. It is worth noting that no tax changes …
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Read moreHow to help businesses post-pandemic
Read moreThe options available to businesses facing financial difficulties With reports that the UK is set to become the first large European economy to reach pre-pandemic levels of insolvencies, partner, and corporate recovery specialist Azher Quyoom, considers the wider outlook for businesses and the support schemes available A recent report …
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Read moreThe Benefits and Management of Solar Schemes on Agricultural Land
Read moreIt is estimated there are currently just under 500 solar farms operating in the UK providing clean energy to the Grid and solar capacity is increasing fast. Solar schemes can be installed on marginal agriculture lands and supply an additional source of revenue for the farm. This alternative revenue stream …
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Read moreView from the Humber 2022 and Humber Freeport
Read moreAs part of Biz Week 2022, we were delighted to host our event, View from the Humber and Humber Freeport, chaired by Senior Partner, Dominic Ward, on Wednesday 8th June. The session focused on the key role of the Humber now and in the future, the potential for growth and …
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Read moreLegal update: advice for landowners on solar farming schemes
Read moreThe UK solar and battery energy storage market continues to develop apace, with over four hundred solar schemes in operation around the country. With such schemes playing an increasingly important role in powering the UK, it is important that landowners seek advice to ensure their interests are fully protected. Developers …
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Collective consultation: advice for employers
Read moreLarge scale redundancies have featured in the news on a regular basis this year with employers continuing to feel the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, together with drastically altered trading conditions as a result of Brexit. You may recall P&O dismissing 800 workers in circumstances which …
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Chandler v Lombardi: an update on gifting - unauthorised transfer of assets by attorney
Read moreWith over a decade's specialist experience in Court of Protection matters and having held the position of professional Deputy for many clients throughout their legal career. Our Head of Court of Protection also has expertise in dealing with other supplementary applications to the Court of Protection including Statutory Wills, …
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Read moreProtecting your reputation: what's the true cost?
Read moreAnyone following the Depp v Heard case or - and in the absence of court cameras - the so-called Wagatha Christie trial, would be forgiven for believing that only the rich and famous can defend their reputations in court. Whilst this is not the case, you would, however, be right to …