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Mixed-Use Property and the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed the legal landscape for residential tenancies in England. For mixed-use property owners and buyers, the reforms create added complexity where residential occupation sits alongside commercial leases, EPC requirements and future plans for sale, redevelopment or investment.

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Double jeopardy of digital asset inheritance planning amid probate delays

Hidden digital assets and mounting interest on inheritance tax bills are creating a costly double risk for families dealing with estates following the death of a loved one, as probate delays continue to impact thousands across England and Wales, adding further stress and financial pressure.

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Renters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than ever for landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most of the new measures will take effect in May 2026, with a national landlord database to follow later in the year.

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Confusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors 

Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and when the checks must be completed.

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Employer warning as immigration raids hit record high 

Employers are being urged to review their recruitment procedures after new figures revealed that immigration enforcement raids have reached record levels across the UK.

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The Employment Rights Act is a call to action for employers 

A new year, a new employment framework: what employers need to know about the Employment Rights Act passed by parliament in December 2025.

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The power of performance management

Karen Cole looks at what performance management is and why when done properly it's worthwhile

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Making sure the work environment is safe

Winter has slammed into the UK with a vengeance this year, with record snowfalls and Arctic winds blasting the length of Britain

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Businesses face bigger penalties on data leaks

Businesses are on a final countdown to the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, bringing with it tighter rules and greater penalties for data processing, and the outcome of a landmark High Court case has made the preparation even more pressing.

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Lessons for business from the #metoo headlines

Following the Golden Globes and recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein and other leading figures, businesses need to make sure they have clear policies to inspire the right culture in their workplace.

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Landlords: Securing possession of a dwelling house

All Landlords will be aware that it is an offence to evict an occupier of residential premises without a Court Order or to harass an occupier of residential premises (Section 1 Protection from Eviction Act 1977 - the PFE).

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The “Gig Economy” what does it mean?

The gig economy continues to make headlines but why and what does it mean?

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