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Chancellor takes centre stage for Budget performance

This Autumn Budget round-up highlights the key measures for individuals and businesses, from frozen tax thresholds and adjusted investment incentives to changes in property, pensions and savings. The Chancellor opted for targeted tax rises and selective pro-growth measures over major reforms.

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Mind the energy gap: Commercial landlords face a closing window on EPC compliance

Upcoming changes to commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements mean landlords face tightening rules on energy efficiency, with the Government expected to confirm the next phase of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) by the end of 2025.

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What companies need to know about the management of dormant companies by Companies House

The scrutiny of dormant companies has increased due to a shift in policy as part of a broader regulatory effort to ensure that businesses remain compliant with corporate laws, while also addressing concerns related to the misuse of dormant entities. As a result, businesses with dormant status need to be aware of the rules, how […]

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Important changes to company accounts filing requirements

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, significant changes to the way companies file their annual accounts will come into effect starting 1 April 2027.

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Confirmation codes become mandatory in Companies House filings from mid-November 2025

From 15 November 2025, Companies House will require a confirmation code for all filings to enhance security and prevent fraud. Learn what this change means for your business and how RIAA Barker Gillette can help you stay compliant.

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Acas early conciliation period extended to 12 Weeks from 1 December 2025

From 1 December 2025, the period allowed for Acas Early Conciliation will be extended from six weeks to twelve weeks.

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Dilapidations explained: What commercial tenants and landlords need to know

Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as an unwelcome surprise to tenants who believed they had left a property in reasonable condition. Understanding what dilapidations cover and how claims are assessed is essential for both landlords and tenants navigating the end of a lease.

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The role of due diligence in corporate transactions

In corporate transactions, due diligence is a key stage that usually follows agreement of Heads of Terms, allowing the Buyer to investigate the target company or its assets before committing to the deal.

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Love in later life and the inheritance tax trap

Increasingly, lawyers are seeing couples who have chosen to live together rather than marry, sometimes for many years, without fully appreciating how differently the law treats them, particularly when it comes to inheritance tax and financial protection on death.

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Understanding Heads of Terms in corporate transactions

Heads of terms are a crucial first step in corporate transactions. Learn what they include, why they matter, and how they shape successful deals.

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Flexible working requests: A guide for employers and employees

This guide explains the statutory process for flexible working requests, outlines employer obligations and shares best practices to help navigate requests effectively.  

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Missteps and misunderstandings: The hidden risks in modern break-ups

Christmas is the time for coming together, however financial pressure, childcare strain and the intensity of family gatherings may mean that for many couples, the season of good cheer becomes the point at which problems can no longer be ignored.

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