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Divorcing? Pension sharing overlooked by 71% of couples!
Research by Manchester University showed that 71% of divorcing couples overlook the option of pension sharing in their divorce financial settlement – this is both shocking and concerning. Pensions can often be one of the significant assets of a marriage and can provide very significant financial security upon retirement.
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Employment Law – Holiday Pay: An Important Update
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, claims for underpayments must be brought before the end…
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AI: Rise Of The Robots – AI Versus Copyright
AI technology has become more popular, and has become a hot topic due to the…
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Government delays mandatory biodiversity net gain to January 2024
On 27 September 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced that the government is delaying implementation of mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) of at least 10% for new planning applications under the town and country planning regime in England that result in loss or degradation of habitat (see government press release).
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New workers shift pattern related legislation
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in September 2024. This legislation introduces a new statutory right for workers to request a more predictable working pattern.
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RICS publishes second edition of standard on whole-life carbon assessment for the built environment
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the second edition of its whole-life carbon assessment (WCLA) standard for the built environment.
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An Introduction to B Corporations
A B Corporation is a company or business that has publicly committed to following sustainable and responsible business practices by obtaining accreditation as a certified B Corporation (B Corp).
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World Alzheimer’s Day 2023
World Alzheimer’s Day serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding, supporting, and advocating for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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Court changes – the importance of getting it right
From 14 August 2023 onwards, The County Court Money Claims Centre (previously based in Salford) and the County Court Business Centre (previously based in Northampton) have been replaced by the creation of the Civil National Business Centre at Northampton.
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PRs assenting or transferring land no longer exempt from providing identity evidence to Land Registry
Land Registry Practice Guide 67 – “Evidence of Identity” (LRPG 67) sets out when evidence of identity is required to register transactions at the Land Registry.
