The Autumn Budget on 30th October 2024 outlined a number of key changes to how Inheritance Tax will be calculated including changes on Business Relief and Agricultural Relief, inherited pensions and changes to the non-dom tax regime. Read our summary of the latest changes below.

The Employment Rights Bill, unveiled by Labour in October 2024, contains a number of significant changes to employment law, including the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one of employment. But what does this change mean for employers and how will it be implemented?  

Where parents have informally agreed arrangements for their children, such as where the children shall live and how much time they will spend with each of their parents, it can be helpful to put this in writing so that it can provide certainty and be referred to in the future. Such an agreement is often referred to as a Parenting Agreement or Parenting Plan.

A new legal duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment comes into effect on 26 October 2024 under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. This requires employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to avoid sexual harassment of their employees in the course of employment.

All eyes are on the Chancellor this month as she delivers the Autumn Budget, Labour's first since winning the election. There's been much discussion about whether this will bring reforms to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. But what does this mean in practice – and should you be preparing for change?

If your spouse has started divorce or dissolution proceedings, you will be notified by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) who will send you a copy of the issued Divorce Application (also referred to as a Divorce Petition). You will also receive a document called a Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgement of Service form. The respondent party must be served with copies of these documents within 28 days of the application being issued. The Court will usually serve the documents but your spouse may also provide you with copies.

The government is expected to raise more revenue from Inheritance Tax in the upcoming Budget on 30 October 2024, according to BBC reports. Although the exact changes are still unclear, the prime minister and chancellor are reportedly considering various adjustments to the tax system. These changes could lead to more estates facing higher Inheritance Tax liabilities. 

New protective orders were launched under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Following their announcement Domestic Abuse Protection Notices (DAPN) and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPO), are set to be piloted from November 2024.

The government’s long-heralded Employment Rights Bill, trailed as the biggest shake-up in employment law for a generation, has now been published. Whilst some of the details of the changes will be set out in secondary legislation informed by ongoing consultation, we've put together a summary of what we know so far.

In a recent case involving the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Chief Constable of Northern Ireland, the ICO issued a penalty notice due to non-compliance with UK GDPR obligations. The incident stemmed from a data breach that occurred during a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response. While FOIA requests are typically limited to public authorities, the lessons from this case are relevant to all businesses handling personal data. Read our latest insight for a breakdown of the key points.

We are proud to support the Erb’s Palsy Group (EPG) in their focused campaign this week to raise awareness about the condition of Erb’s Palsy – also known as brachial plexus palsy.

During Erb's Palsy Awareness Week we take a look at some frequently asked questions regarding Erb's Palsy.