Business News
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Rachael Reeves has confirmed in her Autumn Budget that the National Minimum and Living Wage will rise significantly from April 2026. The new rates will apply from 1 April 2026...
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The Labour Party’s manifesto had pledged to introduce day one protection against unfair dismissal, under their flagship Employment Rights Bill, meaning employees could challenge dismissal from the very outset of...
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The Employment Rights Bill was debated again in the House of Lords on Monday, but there is still a lack of agreement over several key issues, which have been sent...
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Where employers wish to dismiss 20 or more employees from one establishment, they are required to notify the Government via the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS) as soon as possible, but...
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘RRA’) received royal assent on 27 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in tenant protection legislation. Several provisions in the Act depend on commencement orders...
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We don’t know what the Budget will hold at the time of writing this article, but it is worth drawing your attention to the fact that, from Budget 2024, we...
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Large organisations in the UK are required to report their gender pay gap data on the “snapshot” date if they have 250 or more employees. This applies across private, public...
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Company directors who have taken out a Bounce Back Loan (or other Covid-19 funding) for their company should urgently consider whether there is any risk of the Insolvency Service opening...
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The Government has launched a Covid Repayment Scheme whereby businesses and individuals can repay money borrowed during the Covid-19 pandemic without “any questions asked”. The Covid Repayment Scheme provides businesses...
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Mental health is now recognised as a core business issue — not just a personal one. Employees’ well-being directly affects productivity, engagement, and retention, while poor mental health carries a...
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Since July 2025, there have been changes in how the Court may deal with careless driving cases. This affects all drivers but may impact commercial drivers of lorries, vans, buses...
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Choosing the appropriate Enforcement option can be daunting and overwhelming. At Ashtons Legal, we understand how important it is to recover what you’re owed efficiently, fairly and with as little...
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