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Making HR Changes For The Change
With government figures showing that the employment of women aged 50 and above is also on the increase, it is not surprising that businesses are now including menopause policies in staff handbooks. But is this enough? In short, no.
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Consultation on amending Building Regulations to require EV chargepoints
In July 2019, the Department for Transport and Office for Low Emission Vehicles published a consultation proposing amendments to the Building Regulations 2010 for residential and non-residential buildings to include Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure requirements. The consultation closed on 7 October 2019 and the government indicated it intends the changes to come in to force in the first half of 2020.
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A Very Grave Threat
Those are the words of the World Health Organisation in relation to Coronavirus. We all hope that by the time this article goes to print, there will be less media hysteria and more informed, factual commentary, and that the panic is over. However, the blanket media coverage of the outbreak of the Coronavirus, raises some interesting questions for employers: it is vital that employers act quickly to assess the impact on their businesses in what is a fluid and challenging situation.
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New Year – New Rules Concerning the Registration of Trusts with HMRC
If you are a Trustee of, benefit from, or administer a Trust, it is important…
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Government publishes response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 1 report
On 20 and 21 January 2020, the government announced a raft of measures aimed at improving building safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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More clarity in Assisted Suicide cases
Assisted suicide is a divisive issue for many but for the family members who agree to help their loved one with travel arrangements at such a time it can have legal implications. Thankfully we are slowly seeing legal advances to help families who are facing these impossible choices.
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Chancellor delays consultation on date of RPI reform until 11 March 2020
On 13 January 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, wrote to the Chair of the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, announcing that the joint consultation between the government and UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) on the latter’s proposed change to the Retail Prices Index (RPI) will be launched on the same day as the 2020 Budget,.
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What to do if an Executor can’t be trusted
When someone dies the Executor appointed by their Will is put in the position of ensuring that things are dealt with properly but what do you do if an Executor can’t be Trusted?
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RICS Publishes New Guidance Note on Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property
On 13 January 2020, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published a new guidance note: “technical due diligence of commercial property (first edition).” This guidance is designed to apply globally and will replace the current, separate guidance notes for England and Wales, Australia, New Zealand and Continental Europe. It will take effect on 1 April 2020.
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Selling Your Business – How To Avoid Getting Stung
When selling a business there is often a worry that even after the deal has been finalised the outgoing owner can still find people metaphorically knocking at their door for problems that initiated during their ownership. There are three main stages where the seller can reduce the risk of this happening.
