Ms Stohr: Independent review reveals serious failings
In 2024, concerns were raised about the practice of Ms Kuldeep Stohr and the treatment of individual patients. Alongside an independent clinical review into patient harm, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust commissioned Verita to carry out a separate independent investigation. The investigation was to consider whether the Trust had missed opportunities to identify and […]
Is your business due for a health check?
As a business owner, have you ever asked yourself how much your business would be worth today? Even if you are not looking to sell imminently, or even at all, taking steps to ensure your business is in good shape maximises the value of your company, whether for a future buyer or eventual successor. Below […]
A transformational investment for the region’s future
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 and communities, we work with, this funding represents fresh opportunities for innovation, stronger connections and sustainable long-term growth. At its heart, this investment could help the corridor evolve into Europe’s own […]
The return of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB)
After more than a decade, the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) is set to return, and it could reshape how schools across England manage and reward their support staff. In June 2025, the Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation to re-establish the SSSNB, giving it responsibility for pay, terms and conditions, training, and […]
Why choosing the right IFA matters for long-term financial planning
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 Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) such as Tees Financial Ltd, can make a meaningful difference. Research from Russell Investments’ annual Value of an Adviser report (Value of a Financial Adviser), breaks down […]
How the proposed Inheritance Tax changes could impact clients with Commercial Property in a SIPP
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 most often is how the proposed changes could affect their inheritance tax position, and what action should they take now? The current position: Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) and Inheritance Tax (IHT) […]
Bratt Summer is over: What Bratt v Jones [2025] means for valuer negligence claims
The summer of 2025 saw the Court of Appeal handing down judgment in the case of Bratt v Jones [2025] EWCA Civ 562, which provides an interesting review of the law relating to valuers’ professional negligence claims. An overview In a nutshell, Mr Bratt, who was selling a piece of development land, argued that Mr […]
Government orders review into maternity care at 14 NHS Trusts
The Government has announced a new review into maternity and neonatal care at 14 NHS Trusts across England, following continued concerns about systemic failings and avoidable harm. The review, which will be led by an independent team, will examine care standards, patient safety and the experiences of families across the Trusts. The Trusts include: Blackpool […]
Budget 2025 and National Insurance: key watch points for employers
With the November 2025 Budget looming, UK employers are watching closely for possible changes that could directly impact employment costs. Following significant National Insurance Contribution (NIC) reforms for employees in 2024–25, including the phased reduction of employee NIC rates, many expect the autumn Budget to focus on employer NIC rates, training incentives or hiring support […]
The Employment Rights Bill is coming, but are employers ready for what isn’t written?
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 provisions. While the Bill is progressing through Parliament (currently in the final stages), much of the real detail will only emerge through secondary legislation, consultation, and future implementation. For employers, this […]
Preventing harassment: new legal duties and what employers must do now
From 26 October 2024, every UK employer faced a new legal responsibility: to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This change, introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, places prevention, not just response, at the heart of workplace culture. This marks a significant shift in employer […]
How the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could affect employment rights
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, currently progressing through the UK Parliament, has prompted important legal, ethical and practical discussions. The proposed legislation would allow terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or fewer to request and receive medical assistance to end their lives, subject to strict safeguards including assessments by […]
