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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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A traumatic birth is any childbirth experience that causes significant physical and often emotional distress to a mother, her baby, or both. This can range from a prolonged or difficult...
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Ophthalmology medical negligence claims can be complex and highly technical. Vision is one of our most important senses, and when mistakes in care lead to avoidable injury or sight loss,...
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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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If you own or invest in a multi-block residential development, a recent Court of Appeal decision should be on your radar. In SGL 1 Ltd v FSV Freeholders Ltd [2026]...
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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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Reggie Harvey lived in Costessey from 1957 until his death, following a diagnosis of asbestos-related mesothelioma last year. Ashtons Legal is now trying to assist his family to contact anyone...
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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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Many people still think pre-nuptial agreements are only for celebrities or the very wealthy. In reality, they are now used by many different couples, especially where family assets or a...
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