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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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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) appoints Brinda Granthrai as Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate

London, May 2025

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Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status

In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.

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Navigating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: What it means for your business

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) represents a significant shift in the UK's approach to combating economic crime, improving corporate transparency, and anti-money laundering frameworks.

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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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Mince pies and the minimum wage 

A reminder to employers that seasonal staff must receive the correct pay and holiday entitlements over the festive period. With temporary and irregular-hours workers now a core part of Christmas trading, businesses are urged to double-check minimum wage compliance, holiday accrual, and payslip transparency to avoid costly HMRC scrutiny.

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Shifting the balance: How the leaseholder-landlord relationship has changed

Back in 2017, the Conservative government pledged to ‘Improve consumer choice and fairness in leasehold.’ But making a commitment and delivering on it are two very different things - as Stuart Jacobs explains in this article.

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Menopause awareness month: Legal protections and what employers need to know

October is Menopause Awareness Month, highlighting the transition and the support available for those affected. While there are currently no menopause-specific employment laws, existing protections apply, and the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce clearer obligations for employers.

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