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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published updated technical guidance on harassment at work following the recent changes to employer obligations under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The...
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If you have ever looked at employee share schemes, you have probably come across Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI). They are often regarded as the gold standard for rewarding and retaining...
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Since Friday 30 October 2026, independent trade unions have had a statutory right to request physical and digital access to workplaces under the Employment Rights Act 2025, supporting regulations and...
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The announcement of a new Founders’ Relief in the Autumn 2026 Budget is likely to attract plenty of attention. In principle, a 10% capital gains tax (CGT) rate on gains...
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More and more employees bring tribunal claims without a lawyer and draft their documents with AI tools such as ChatGPT. AI can help people who cannot afford legal advice to...
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Ashtons Legal has advised Bordon Industries, part of UK-based Euston Ventures, on its acquisition of United Silicones Limited, completed on 6 May 2026. Euston Ventures invests in specialist manufacturing, industrial...
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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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