The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations, confirming that National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April...
The school holiday season can be stressful enough for separated parents. In this article, we will discuss how to best plan for the holiday....
Recent changes announced by the Government mean that the “presumption of parental involvement” will be removed from the Children Act 1989. Understandably, many parents...
In a time when couples living together are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, it is important to have the right documents. This...
Christmas is known as the season of giving. What better way to spread joy this festive season than by giving gifts? These gifts can...
Every year, Baby Week in November offers families a chance to come together, learn and share experiences. It celebrates babies, parents and the organisations...
The Autumn Budget 2025 has now been delivered. While many people hoped for bold reform to make buying a home easier, this Budget takes...
Owning property in France through an SCI brings real advantages, but it also creates annual legal duties that many shareholders are not aware of....
As November draws to a close, it is important to reflect upon the Movember campaign, which highlights much-needed attention to men’s mental health and...
On 27 October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received royal assent, marking the biggest reform to the private rented sector in decades. Following...
The recent headline “Court tells restaurant owners to pay out £2.5m confiscation order and seizes their passports over unlawful extractor fan”, is a timely...
Who remembers Bodycare? The health and beauty chain that was a staple of every high street and shopping centre. It had humble beginnings, setting...
Farm workers who live in a property which is owned by their employer (or owned by a landlord who has an arrangement with their...
If your house has not been sold or mortgaged since December 1990, there is a chance it will not be registered with HM Land...
Franchising can be an excellent way to grow a business, but it also brings legal complexity. Disputes over royalties and contract terms are common,...
As we reflect on 2025 in family law, aside from the numerous landmark legal judgements we have received, one phrase stands out: “The Year...
From November 2025, the fees charged by French banks on estates will finally be regulated, good news for families settling an inheritance. The law...
The holiday season can be stressful for divorced parents. In this article, we will discuss how to best plan for the festive period. Every...
The London Evening Standard recently reported[1] that, under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), a restaurant owner in Lewisham has been ordered to...
In 2024, concerns were raised about the practice of Ms Kuldeep Stohr and the treatment of individual patients. Alongside an independent clinical review into...
As a business owner, have you ever asked yourself how much your business would be worth today? Even if you are not looking to...
The Government’s £500 million investment in the Oxford to Cambridge corridor is a major step towards unlocking the region’s full potential. For the businesses...
In recent months, serious concerns have been raised about the treatment provided by Ms Kuldeep Stohr, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon who undertook operations at...
A new report from the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO), published on 17 October 2025, focuses on the cost of clinical negligence. It also...
Martha’s Rule should now be effective across every hospital in England. The rule is named in memory of 13-year-old Martha Mills who tragically died...
After more than a decade, the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) is set to return, and it could reshape how schools across England...
According to ONS data, over 20% of adults who reported sexual harassment for the year ending March 2024 said this took place at their...
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 is expected to become law before the end of the year, bringing several innovations that could affect SME...
Dreaming of a ski chalet in the Alps or a sun-soaked villa on the Riviera? Good news, financing that French dream is becoming easier....
As a parent, one of your key responsibilities is ensuring your child gets a full-time, suitable education, usually by attending school regularly. But what...
Buying a property in France can be an exciting opportunity, whether it’s a holiday home, an investment, or a permanent move. However, the French...
Making smart financial decisions over the long term isn’t just about picking the right investments, it’s about having the right guidance. That’s where an...
Following the 2024 Budget, we’ve been speaking with many clients who hold commercial property in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). The question we’re hearing...
It’s not uncommon for a child to express reluctance or even refusal about returning to school. As a parent, this can be distressing and...
A recent decision in the Technology and Construction Court has confirmed that informal exchanges over WhatsApp can constitute a legally binding contract. The decision...
In Nayfeh v Barclays Bank UK Plc, the Employment Tribunal found the dismissal unfair after a sexual-harassment-related investigation and hearing with significant procedural flaws,...
For many parents and carers of children with special educational needs or disabilities (“SEND”), understanding how to access the right support can feel overwhelming....
With major developments on the horizon, including the Ox-Cam Arc, East-West Rail and the proposed Universal Studios project, demand for accommodation in the region...
A pre-nuptial agreement is a contract entered into between a couple prior to marriage or civil partnership which outlines how they will divide their...
The summer of 2025 saw the Court of Appeal handing down judgment in the case of Bratt v Jones [2025] EWCA Civ 562, which...
When a child with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) moves to a new stage of education, the law requires that their plan...
The school year has only just begun, however, if you have a child in Year 6, there is no doubt that you’ll already be...
The Government has announced a new review into maternity and neonatal care at 14 NHS Trusts across England, following continued concerns about systemic failings...
With the November 2025 Budget looming, UK employers are watching closely for possible changes that could directly impact employment costs. Following significant National Insurance...
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to overhaul the UK’s employment law framework, but uncertainty continues to cloud many of its most significant...
From 26 October 2024, every UK employer faced a new legal responsibility: to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This...
Many clients have inquired about the recent Budget announcements and how the changes to pensions will impact inheritance tax (IHT). At the moment, if...
Compensation payments for medical negligence claims can often be one of the most significant sums of money that people handle. It isn’t a lottery...
