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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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Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) from 6 April 2026 mean that valuations are likely to play a much greater role when calculating inheritance tax...
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Since 29 June 2026, companies and partnerships (including LLPs) can now face criminal liability where a senior manager commits an offence while acting within the actual or apparent scope of...
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In the ten years or so following the introduction of the Class Q Permitted Development Prior Approval route for converting redundant farm buildings into dwellings, more than 21,500 Class Q...
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Farming has never stood still. There simply isn’t time for that. From mechanisation to drones and Precision Agriculture, the sector has a long history of embracing innovation to improve efficiency...
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The Department for Business & Trade has published an updated timeline setting out the implementation dates for the various changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025. The key updated...
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A derivative claim is a legal action brought by a company member on behalf of the company in respect of alleged wrongdoing by a director. The procedure governing derivative claims...
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