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From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will count as part of your estate when inheritance tax is calculated. For years, most pensions have sat...
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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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Recovering from a serious injury or accident can be life-changing. Alongside the physical and emotional impact, many people suddenly face financial pressures that they were never expecting. At Ashtons Legal,...
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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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The inquest into the death of Caroline Savage, aged 73, took place before Area Coroner Yvonne Blake in the Norfolk Coroner’s Court. The Coroner handed down her conclusion on 24...
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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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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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When care involving the kidneys falls below acceptable clinical standards, the consequences can be life-changing. Problems affecting renal function often progress quickly and, if mishandled, may lead to permanent harm....
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Birth trauma can have a lasting impact that reaches far beyond childbirth itself. From mental and physical health challenges to pressures on relationships, careers and finances, the effects can be...
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Ashtons Legal is proud to congratulate Natalie Cosgrove, Partner and Solicitor in the Medical Negligence team, for being named The Times Lawyer of the Week. Natalie has been at the...
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Recovering from an accident or serious injury can be overwhelming. Alongside legal advice, many clients need practical help, reassurance and guidance as they adjust to what has happened and plan...
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