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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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Getting it right to grow the spirit of enterprise

Enthusiasm for small enterprise is seeing increasing numbers trying to make it as entrepreneurs and inventors, whether alongside the day job, bringing up children, or even school/work.

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How vulnerable is your business to hackers?

Do you know what a DDOS attack is? Are you more vulnerable than the Greeks to Trojan attacks, or do you have enough Bitcoins stuck down the back of your virtual sofa to pay off a hijacker? Hackers are getting smarter, more ruthless, and more determined every day. And they’re not just focusing their efforts on the big corporations any more.

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Good practice is vital for employers in managing tribunal claims

In July, the Supreme Court ruled that Employment Tribunal claim fees were unlawful, meaning all Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeals Tribunal fees paid since 2013 will need to be reimbursed.

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Top 5 tips for a successful business relocation

It’s said that moving house is one of the most stressful events of your life.

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Giving rookie renters a helping hand

Following the recent A level results, many first-time students will be looking for last-minute accommodation, if they aren’t heading to their first choice of university with an assured place in the halls of residence.

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How to behave in front of the children during a divorce

The priority must be the children’s welfare and wellbeing. Using them as a weapon is cruel in the extreme.

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