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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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Employment Rights Bill: Lords amendments send legislation back to Commons for further debate

The Employment Rights Bill, a flagship piece of legislation aimed at overhauling UK employment law, continues its journey through Parliament as the House of Lords insisted on several key amendments in its latest debate on the bill, which occurred on the 28th of October 2025.

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The Employment Rights Bill – What employers need to know

The Employment Rights Bill represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in decades. Discover key reforms, timelines, and what employers must do to prepare for new rights, duties and compliance requirements taking effect from April 2026.

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Renters’ Rights Bill: Major changes every tenant and landlord should know

The Renters' Rights Bill introduces a number of key reforms designed to provide renters with greater security, fairer treatment, and better living standards. Here’s a breakdown of the main changes the Bill introduces and what they mean for tenants and landlords.

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London expert warns of a ‘trust mis-selling scandal’ costing UK consumers thousands

Families are paying up to £5,000 for misleading asset protection schemes that don’t deliver, and offer false promises of shielding them from care home fees and tax liabilities.

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How a last-minute gift could save your heirs £140,000 in tax

When it comes to inheritance tax, the old adage holds true: "timing is everything". But few realise just how much timing can matter, especially when a carefully timed "deathbed gift" could preserve tens of thousands of pounds in tax-free allowances.

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Six Common Inheritance Tax Myths

Busting the misconceptions.

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Charities, gifts and inheritance tax

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.

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Work-Life Balance: How you can support your employees

Karen Cole explores employees' legal rights, the duty of care employers have, and strategies to promote work-life balance.

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Director responsibilities on resignation – do you know yours?

When Rishi Sunak removed Suella Braverman from her cabinet post, she took a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising the PM for reneging on promises and calling for a leadership election.

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Can you obtain an Emergency Power of Attorney?

In reality, the answer is no. Instead, you need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a Deputy, or the Court of Protection may appoint a Panel Deputy if no one is suitable or available to take on the role. Private client solicitor James McMullan looks at the complexities of not having a lasting power of attorney in place.

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Directors must understand the implications of AI

In the heart of the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force reshaping the landscape of corporate governance and redefining the roles of directors within companies.

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