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From 30 October 2026, employers face a significantly strengthened legal duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, the changes raise the bar...
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Ashtons Legal has advised Euston Ventures Group on its acquisition of Ventilation & Environmental Supplies Ltd (VES), a well-established Dudley-based supplier to the ductwork, heating and ventilation sector. Euston Ventures...
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As part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, the UK Government is introducing significant changes to statutory bereavement leave entitlements. These changes, which are expected to come into force in...
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The Government has announced that the new duty on employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union, originally due to take effect on 30 October 2026,...
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Some key changes take effect today that employers should know about under the Employment Rights Act 2025. 1. Extended employment tribunal time limits Increasing to six months minus one day...
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With the Autumn Budget set for 28 October 2026, the month and a half until then gives many farming families a valuable opportunity to step back from daily operational pressures,...
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Acas has published a draft of a new Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, representing the first substantial overhaul of the Code since 2009. The proposed changes reflect...
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For many farming families, lifetime gifting can effectively reduce future inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities and support the next generation. However, gifting land, partnership interests or farm buildings is rarely as...
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In a previous article, we explained the creation of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) and the new requirement for employers to keep records demonstrating compliance with statutory annual leave obligations....
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) has introduced the greatest changes to UK company law in recent years; notably including the need for directors and persons of...
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The reforms to trade union ballot procedures took effect on 25 August 2026, introducing electronic voting and workplace balloting for certain statutory trade union ballots. The changes represent the most...
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Securities Transfer Tax – the government’s proposed replacement for Stamp Duty on shares and securities The UK government has published draft legislation with the aim of replacing Stamp Duty on...
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